subject: Fixing Blocked Toilet Problem [print this page] We all have to deal with an overflowing toilet some time or other. Overflowing toilets can be a real source of water damage over time if they are allowed to overflow on a regular basis. Therefore, you need to do your best to not put anything in the toilet that is not supposed to be there.
If you have toddlers that like to play around in the bathroom, one of the things you should do to stop the child from putting objects in the toilet is a lid lock. This is a pretty inexpensive solution and can save you a lot of time.
It is very irritating to discover that the blockage is caused because of a toy car or a small stuffed animal. A lid lock can be easily opened by an adult but a child cannot open it easily.
You need to carefully handle the overflowing toilet. After knowing that the toilet is overflowing, simply flush the toilet again when the water returns to its normal level. Tell the problem to rest of your family so that they also handle it carefully.
To solve the problem of overflowing toilet, first of all turn off the water tap underneath the tank. In case it does not make any difference then lift the lid of the tank and pull the cup or the float ball in upward direction. Now turn off the main water tap that is found underneath the kitchen sink or wherever the water service pipe enters your house.
Now you need to find out the cause of blockage. If you are able to take out the object with your hand then its good, otherwise, you need to take help of a plunger or a plumbing snake to unclog it.
If you need to use a plunger or a plumbing snake, bale out as much water from the toilet as you can. The clog should be removed after one of these two methods and when you think it is gone, take a bucket full of water and pour it into the toilet before attempting to flush.
If the blockage has gone, the water should go down normally else you need to call an expert. There are a number of emergency plumbers that can be called in, depending on where you live.
