View Full Version : Toilet bowl not flushing correctly
McLean88
Apr 8, 2009, 09:57 PM
I have recently started having trouble with my toilet. I have tried cleaning out the little holes under the seat, and cleaning out the little jet thing; and it still doesn't flush correctly, it fills up to the very top of the bowl but then just drains out slowly and doesn't "flush".
speedball1
Apr 9, 2009, 06:48 AM
I have recently started having trouble with my toilet. I have tried cleaning out the little holes under the seat, and cleaning out the little jet thing; and it still doesn't flush correctly, it fills up to the very top of the bowl but then just drains out slowly and doesn't "flush".
Sounds like you may have a clog in the bowl. Purchase a closet auger (see image) and auger the bowl. If that doesn't get it click on back and we'll proceed to plan "B". Tom
McLean88
Apr 9, 2009, 03:15 PM
Thanks for the quick response unfortunately I fixed the problem. I turned off the water and let the bowl soak in CLR for the night, woke up and it worked great. Thank you anyway.
speedball1
Apr 10, 2009, 06:25 AM
I turned off the water and let the bowl soak in CLR for the night, woke up and it worked great Kudos for fixing your problem! You had a either a blocked jet or so much mineral built up in the trap it stopped the siphon action. Good luck in the future, Tom