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    May 24, 2011, 06:41 PM
    Kohler toilet not flushing properly
    We have one bathroom on each floor, both with kohler one piece low volume flush toilets; about 2 weeks ago the second floor started to not flush properly; it fills up like it is clogged and will overflow but then it slowly drains. I have tried a plugger, a short wire snake a and I even crawled onto the roof to check for a blockage in the vent pipe; nothing has worked so far. I am about ready to pull the toilet off the floor, There is no problem with any other items. i.e. sinks, showers, washing machine, etc. Any help?
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    May 24, 2011, 08:00 PM
    Pulling the toilet and power snaking is your best option.
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    Jun 18, 2011, 06:32 PM
    I have been on a service call before and sounds like the same situation and after I pulled up the toilet I found something stuck in the p trap in the toilet start there
    Ps you'll be surprised what you might find
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    Jun 19, 2011, 06:53 PM
    GOT kids ? If so , Ohhshhht is right If not he still be right.
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    Jun 20, 2011, 07:47 AM

    Toilets do not have P traps but there is an integral trap which can be rodded but not by a short wire. You need to rod it with a toilet auger.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oyfjKLXwHk If that does not work you then rod the roof vent stack with a snake long enough to reach roof top to basement plus 20', visually inspecting the stack does not work.
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