One of the most common problems everybody has with plumbing is a clogged toilet.  Sometimes it is easy and a plunger will clear it.  Other times it may require a plumber to come out and fix it.  But for most people I am going to share a few tips that will hopefully fix it so you won’t need a plumber.

Now these are some tricks I have picked up running my Temecula plumbing business.But these are steps that most homeowners will be able to do.  They don’t require expensive equipment.It won’t be necessary that you have extensive knowledge about plumbing to fix it.Just be able to follow the directions and you should be able to fix it.

First of all you want to try a plunger.Most everyone will own a plunger and you can use it to clear a lot of clogged toilets.The plungers that work the best will have a fold out cup.That cup is what you are going to fit into the toilet trap.  That allows a good suction.Then all you are going to need to do is use an even back and forth motion.  This should clear the toilet.

Another piece of equipment you can use is a toilet auger.  What it looks like is a J shaped tube and cable.A little bit like what you have in a drain snake.  It is one of my most used tools for my Murrieta plumbing service.They can be bought at your typical hardware store.  What you do is insert the end of the auger into the toilet.Then you give the handle a push forward and then start cranking it clockwise.  This loosens any debris and clears the toilet.

These two tools should do the trick.But if it happens not to work you will have to call a good plumber anyways to come out.  It is more expensive then doing it yourself. But when you can’t, it is worth it to fix your plumbing.Because when the toilet of the house is clogged it isn’t very pleasant.  Plus it creates a lot of problems.