Last night my toilet overflowed profusely twice when I flushed it. The 2nd time I couldn't get it to stop till I ran down stairs and turned off the water main. What should I do? Will a snake work, the plunger did nothing.
There's a larger version of a snake called a Toilet Auger (about $15) that's used on toilets. Chances are a little snake won't help a bit.
If you know it's just a paper clog, a plunger should work if you try long enough. If it's more than that, like a Barbie doll or something you'll need a toilet auger (directions will come with it usually).
I know it's gross, but sometimes the fastest and easiest way to get a toilet clog is to put on a long dish washing glove and reach in, and grab it after emptying the bowl with a cup and bucket.
If the clog is beyond the toilet and in the pipe, you'll most likely need a plumber to come in and remove the toilet and snake the main drop down to the main line in the house.
You should never use drain cleaning chemicals in a toilet. They can become very dangerous to anyone working on the toilet, and they NEVER work on toilet clogs.
You should never use drain cleaning chemicals in a toilet. They can become very dangerous to anyone working on the toilet, and they NEVER work on toilet clogs.
