Common Reasons a Toilet Keeps Clogging

Possible causes include:

• Too much toilet paper
• Wipes, even if they say flushable
• Paper towels or hygiene products
• A weak flush
• Low water level in the tank
• Something stuck in the toilet trap
• Older toilet design
• Drain line buildup
• Venting issues
• A deeper clog farther down the line
• Main line or sewer concerns

What You Can Check First

If the toilet is not overflowing, you can check whether the tank is filling all the way and whether the flush seems weak.

If the bowl water starts rising, stop flushing. Repeated flushing can cause an overflow.

You can also think about whether the problem is only one toilet or if other drains are slow too. If other toilets, tubs, showers, or sinks are backing up or gurgling, the issue may be more than one toilet.

What Not to Flush

Toilets are made for toilet paper and human waste only.

Avoid flushing:

• Wipes
• Paper towels
• Feminine products
• Cotton balls
• Cotton swabs
• Dental floss
• Cleaning pads
• Food
• Grease
• Cat litter

When to Call a Plumber

Call a plumber if the toilet keeps clogging, the clog comes back after plunging, the toilet overflows, other drains are slow, you hear gurgling, or sewage backs up.

Call or text 470-531-3956 with a photo or short video and let us know how often it happens.

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