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    Jan 21, 2012, 01:46 PM
    All the water drains out of the toilet when flushed, then it almost runs over
    I live in a one bathroon home. I had a brand new toilet installed. It worked great for about three weeks. Now, the water drains all the way out when flushed, the almosts runs over and it makes a sucking sound
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    Jan 21, 2012, 02:00 PM
    You have a blockage. Try snaking out with a closet auger. If that doesn't work, the toilet needs to be pulled off and check in bottom of toilet for blockage and/or snake out toilet waste drain.
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    Jan 21, 2012, 02:12 PM
    Thank you for your response but what is an auger? Also, is there any magic potion I can pour down the toilet until I can afford a plumber?
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    Jan 21, 2012, 02:20 PM
    A closet auger is a tool used to snake through the toilet itself... see image. A closet auger can be purchased at any home improvement store for about $30.00 or so... ;)

    Chemicals are not going to help here!

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    Jan 21, 2012, 08:50 PM
    I agree with Mark on both points but if you have a Menards around you you can get it for $16. Who did the install?
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