My toilet has been working fine for the past 3 years I have been living in this house. Just recently, the toilet stopped flushing properly, even if I hold the lever down. I believe it could my 2 year old shoving things down the toilet and trying to flush them. For a couple of weeks before it got really bad, I could just go in there with a plunger and come out looking like Super Dad. However, the plunger has been ineffective the last couple of times. I am no contractor or handyman for that matter. I am also kind of broke. What should I do from here? Please help. Like I said, I am no handyman, so if you don't mind, break the instructions down "Barney" style for me. Thanks for your help.


Flip

[QUOTE=unHANDYmanLike;3125107]My toilet has been working fine for the past 3 years I have been living in this house. Just recently, the toilet stopped flushing properly, even if I hold the lever down. I believe it could my 2 year old shoving things down the toilet and trying to flush them. For a couple of weeks before it got really bad, I could just go in there with a plunger and come out looking like Super Dad. However, the plunger has been ineffective the last couple of times. I am no contractor or handyman for that matter. I am also kind of broke. What should I do from here? Please help. Like I said, I am no handyman, so if you don't mind, break the instructions down "Barney" style for me. Thanks for your help.
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Hey Flip,
Go to your big box store and purchase a toilet auger.(see images). Auger the bowl. I want you to also check the small jet hole in the base of the bowel. It should be clear and not limed up. Good luck, Tom