There are several ways to perform and unclog toilet obstructions, and any one of them can work successfully, depending upon how big is the problem and how far down the clog is. Most of the clogs are the result of too much toilet paper being combined with feces. The feces will soften in time, but the paper can become more of a problem as it absorbs more water and tends to get heavier.

Try flushing the toilet once, but no more. If the flush does not move the clog, it will make the water rise in the toilet bowl. As soon as you see water rising, take off the lid at the top of the bowl and lift the seal of the plunger in the toilet, and it will stop filling. Let the water settle so that the bowl is not so full, and then attempt to unclog toilet obstructions.

You can try pouring a half a bucket of hot tap water into the toilet from your waist. The reason you pour from your waste is that the force of the water can sometimes loosen the clog. The water should be about as hot as the tea that you would drink, but not boiling because that could crack the porcelain of the toilet. The heat in the water may loosen the clog.

If that doesn't work, get a pair of rubber gloves, as you are dealing with an unsanitary procedure. Next, turn off the water supply to the toilet. Get a large plunger, and make a seal over the opening in the toilet. Try and make it a tight seal, then press downward slowly. Make sure that this is done all underwater and there is no air slipping in. The larger the plunger, the more force you can place behind your plunging. Try pushing down gently several times to try and move the clog. You can also pull back suddenly, keeping the cover of the plunger over the hole, so water doesn't shoot back at you.

There are also pump devices that will allow you to actually pump air into the toilet canal while your  have a plunger-like seal. This puts more pressure against the clog, and then you  release the air, and it acts like an air cannon against the clog.

You can also use a drain snake which makes it possible to drill it down and into the clog, which will also work if you can get to the clog.

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You never know when you'll have a plumbing problem.

You may have problems with your water heater as you enter your morning shower. Your garbage disposal can break right after a big family dinner? You toilet can back up in the middle of your holiday barbecue when you have a house full of guests. These are things you can't prepare for.

You may not know it, but there are things you can do to keep your plumbing problem from becoming costly. Before you pick up the phone to call in a plumbing repair services company make a careful assessment of the problem.

If you have an electric water heater the first thing you need to do is cut the power to the tank. Be careful in assessing the situation. Do you have a puddle, or is it a flood. If the area is flooded you do not want to go in.

After you ensure the power is off, turn off the water that goes to the unit. Any water in the area can be removed with a wet/dry vac. When the area is dry you can closely inspect your hot water heater unit. Use a flashlight to look for leaks. If you find the leak you can provide that information to the plumber when you call or when he arrives.

If your toilet or sink is backed up you can try to use a plunger. Use the plunger until the clog is removed, if possible. If you see hair, plastic or any other blockage remove it with a gloved hand and continue to use the plunger. Do not use chemicals to remove the blockage. Many of these solutions can cause damage to your plumbing and may be toxic if handled incorrectly.

A broken garbage disposal should be handled cautiously. Never attempt to remove any clogged material from the unit with your hand. Cut all power to the unit and inspect the inside with a flashlight. Also check the drain connected to the disposal. Use a stick to remove any clogs. If you can't remove the blockage call a professional for assistance.

If you're plumbing fixtures are broken you'll need to replace them. Make sure you buy the appropriate replacement fixture. If you're not sure, take the broken fixture with you. Many fixtures such as faucets, fixtures and shower heads can be easily replaced.

These are some simple plumbing problems that you can fix yourself. Not only it will save you money, but this can allow you to quickly solve a problems before it turns into a watery mess.

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There is no doubt about it, drains in the house will occasionally clog up and will need to be cleaned. While it is more appropriate to keep the drain clean by doing a regular cleaning, sometimes we forget about it until it clogs up again.

There are chemical based cleaners that will help in keeping your drains clean. If you use it once a month, you may never have a problem with drains stopping up and causing a problem. Just follow the directions on the container and you should have no problems.

There are other devices that can also be used to keep the drains clean and running smoothly. Such items as a drain snake, plungers, drain augers that are hand held, air burst drain cleaners, and home remedies are additional items that can be used to clean out drains as well. These items are useful if you have only one drain that is clogged and the clog is near to the drain.

If you have more than one drain that is clogged, then you have a more serious problem and you will need a drain solution that can run from one end of the house to the other. It will need to be able to remove hard and soft substances from anywhere along and in the drainpipe the entire length of the drainpipe clear out to the opening into the sewer outside the building. This is usually the job of the electric cleaners and the sewer jetters. This is usually the plumbers job also, because most of us don’t have an electric drain cleaner or a sewer jetter close by that we can use.

The bottom line is to attempt to clean the drain first with the stuff you have at your home, and if they don’t work you will have to call the plumber to come and handle it with his electric snake or sewer jetter.

If the item that is blocking the drain is very solid, attempting to dissolve it or push is out with a mechanism that is too light or too far away to do any good, won’t work. You will need expert work on this and once started, there is no turning back. Once the problem is identified, the plumber won’t have any problem getting rid of the problem in no time. There is no sense spending 4 hours trying to dislodge a jam in the sewer with homemade solutions, when the plumber can take care of things right away.

The thing to remember that when you are cleaning a drain by yourself with whatever method you use, is to be very careful to follow the directions on the container of the cleaning device. What can happen while you are getting it clean is that some of the materials are caustic enough to cause you harm if they are misused or too much material is placed down into the drain at once.

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Backed up toilet is one of the most common plumbing problems every home has. And it always seem as if toilets get clogged up at the worst possible time - just when guests arrive for a party, or you are about to leave for the weekend, you might have toilet problems. However, there are some quick remedies that you might try to relieve the clog and continue with your plans.

If you want to unclog your toilet, try flushing once. If that doesn't work, don't try to flush again right away. Doing this will cause more water to move from the tank into the bowl, and it might cause flooding.

One handy trick that seems to work quite often is to squirt a generous amount of dish soap into the bowl. This soap is made to break up grease and biological wastes, and it might seep down into the pipes and help you get rid of the clog. It also serves as a lubricant, and it is cheaper and less dangerous than commercial clog removers.

Also note that most clog removers have a warning that they should not be used in toilets. You can purchase a few commercial products that can be used in toilets, but they do not work immediately. If you're frequently find yourself needing to unclog your toilet, you might use these products periodically as a proactive solution.

You should put on rubber gloves when you work on your toilet because they are pretty unsanitary places to work. Also change into work clothes that are easy to wash.

You might try using a plunger. Most people have better luck with larger plungers than the smaller ones. If you cannot remove the problem after a couple of pushes, stop for awhile.

If the water goes down a little after awhile, you might get a bucket of hot water to pour into the bowl. Be careful not to splash yourself. Sometimes the weight of the water and the heat can help clear clog. Be careful to use hot, but not boiling water. Really hot water could crack your bowl.

Again, let the problem sit for a few minutes if it is not cleared right away. At this point, you might try plunging the toilet again.

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Your septic system works to process all of the waste water as well as waste materials that come from your home. This underground system consists of a large tank that is buried in close proximity to your home on your property. The plumbing that runs to this tank from your house takes care of all of the material and water that is either send down through the drains in your home or flushed. Because of the crucial nature of this process, it is of the utmost important that you schedule regular checkups and maintenance.

It goes without saying that your septic system has to be maintained in order for it work properly. When you do not schedule regular maintenance, you are running the risk of waste material backing up within your house, around your drainfield or around the location of your septic tank. As a matter of fact, none of the signals of trouble will often be soggy, moist soil covering the area where the tank or drainfield are located. If this is not addressed as soon as possible, you could run into hundreds or even thousands of dollars to repair or even replace your entire system.

Whenever you own a home, it is always a good idea to make sure that it’s being checked by a professional septic company. A reliable residential & commercial septic services in Brandon, Plant City & Tampa Florida where i live or within your local area can come out to your home and inspect your system regularly. You will need to have your septic tank emptied from time to time according to the size of the tank as well as the amount of waste water that is used by your household. If you are unsure of how often you should have your septic tank emptied, your service company can talk with you about what they feel is the best schedule for your tank size and your household needs.

As long as your system is properly maintained with the help of quality service, you are going to find that it will give you numerous years of waste disposal that you can depend on. Simply take the time to make sure that you are hiring and using knowledgeable and dependable company to take care of any pumping, inspections and repairs that you might need to avoid problems. In the end, you will have the added peace of mind that you are doing everything possible to care for your home's septic system.

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If you have ever had a septic system overflow, you can appreciate the septic tank pumping service. Septic systems are a mystery to many people, even to those who have them. It is an “out of sight, out of mind” situation, and we don’t think much more about it until we have to.

Nearly one third of Americans have septic systems for the elimination of the waste matter from their toilets, so this subject is of major importance to a lot of people. The way those work is that all of the wastewater in the house, the toilets, showers, sinks and washing machine leave and converge into one main pipe and empty into the septic tank. When it gets to the tank, fluid begins to separate. The heaviest part of the waste or sludge will sink to the bottom of the tank, and fats, oils and proteins float on top as a scum layer. A relatively clear liquid that is called gray water, or effluent is in the middle, and it flows out of the tank into the septic or drain field where it is absorbed into the soil.

As time goes by, most septic tanks will have to be pumped, as the sludge at the bottom will build up and so will the top layer of scum. If these layers get too dense, they can clog up the system and even leak out of the tank into the drainfield, and clog that up. It is also possible for the material to leak back into the house in more serious cases. Regular pumping of the tank is good sense maintenance, as it frees up the tank for proper operation.

The way that the tank is pumped out works when a tanker truck from a septic pumping company comes to your home, and pumps the material into the truck, to later be disposed at a regulated waste water facility. Once the tank is emptied, it is ready to receive more material. Most tanks should be pumped once every two to five years, depending on the size of the family. A larger family using the septic system would require more frequent pumping.

There is also the possibility that if a septic system is not pumped on a regular basis, there could be some damage to the system, and the drain fields, due to the added pressure on the system. This can result in some fairly serious costs that would be involved to repair and replace parts. So, it is wise to maintain the system on a regular basis and be proactive in the prevention of excess buildup in the system.

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In most homes, drains might seem pretty magical. A push of a button, or pulling out a stop and the waist disappears into the oblivion, or so it seems. Unless a toilet is clogged or overflowing, or the garbage disposal is malfunctioning, little thought is given the waist disposal system that is essential to sanitary home life: the septic tank. In rural home everything that goes down the drain flows into the septic tank, a garbage disposal system buried in your yard.

This amazing disposal system is specially designed to allow the waste to separate, with the heaviest particulate matter (like food bits) to sink to the bottom, and lighter oils and proteins to rise to the top. In between you have the a layer of comparatively clear liquid called effluent, or gray water. The tank is engineered to keep the oils and sediment in, while at the same time allowing the gray water to leach into the soil.

With time the sediment and scum build up, that is where septic pumping come into play. Regular septic pumping is an important part of making sure your septic system doesn't malfunction and continues working efficiently and correctly.But when do  you need your tank pumped, and how do you know?

Although there are definite criteria to help you determine when this should be done, because there are no sensors or indicators to let the homeowner know that their system needs servicing, having your tank checked yearly is a good idea to avoid serious problems or complications.  

I used a local Brandon, FL septic pumping services to inspect my entire system and to make sure it is working properly, check scum and sludge levels and to make sure the effluent is draining properly. I knew and you should know this as well good working order, most tanks will need to pump every two or three years.

There are steps you can take to prolong periods between pumps, it is important to consult a professional before adding anything to your tanks as it could cause more harm than good and upset the delicate ecosystem that develops in a tank over the years.

Waist isn't something we like to think about, down the drain and never to be thought of again. But, as a home owner taking care of your septic system is very important. Regular septic tank inspections and pumping is an important part of home maintenance.

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The plumbing system in a home is one of the most used systems, and its proper functioning is very essential for comfortable living. This requires such systems to be always kept in good working condition at all times, by attending to plumbing repair, whenever the components of the plumbing system demand it.

Plumbing repair is mostly required in homes to attend to leaks from taps or pipes, with clogging of drainage, overflowing of manholes and inspection chambers being the other most common problems. While the smaller problems can be attended to by any home owner who knows the essential working of these systems, the more persistent and difficult ones may need the services of a good plumber or plumbing agency. In fact, it almost certain that whenever people move into new homes, they will almost certainly make enquiries for the best local plumbing service providers, as such emergencies can come up at any time and do not brook neglect.

There are repairs that most home owners can undertake on their own and thus save on paying for expensive plumbers who charge for work on an hourly basis. This could be simple things like clearing a clogged drain, thawing out frozen pipes or attending to pipe drips. Plungers are tools that need to be part of a home to attend to clogged drains. Certain unclogging agents also work quite efficiently if the manufacturer’s instructions are properly followed. Frozen pipes can be tackled by using hair dryers, and attending to them is very essential as the expansion of ice in the pipes can cause fractures or leaks, that can flood out a home. Leaking faucets do not need much more than a simple wrench to uncover the inner workings and attend to the washers or discs that govern the working of the faucet.

When major problems like badly clogged manholes, heavily leaking pipes or other problems that cannot be easily perceived are noticed, it is best to go back to your phone book and dial the number of the plumbing agency that you do have listed. These agencies have equipment that will allow them to trace the source of the blockage, without digging up the area. They will then use wire operated augers to unclog the drain. Leaks may sometimes need damaged pipes to be replaced and this is a job better left to the experts. Insist on proper pressure testing once such replacement is undertaken.

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Unclogging a toilet is never a fun thing to do, however, the ironic thing about it is that toilets seem to clog themselves at the most inappropriate times, like when you have guests in your house or there's someone else waiting who's desperate to use the toilet. I have a lost of experience dealing with those problems as well as water heater installation and repairs of water heater leaks in Hickory, NC where i live.

In this article, I will let you in on some tips which I hope will work and help you next time you need to unclog your toilet.

Do not flush again

If you have a clogged toilet, the worst thing you can do is flush the toilet again. Flushing the second time around will usually cause the water to overflow. It's definitely NOT something you want to see happening especially when you've dropped some solids in there.

Again, and we can't stress this enough: if it doesn't flush the first time, it means the toilet is clogged.  

2. Drop some dishwashing soap and hot tap water

Put a few drops of dishwashing soap into the bowl and then pour half a bucket full of hot water in. The water should not be hotter than your regular cup of tea. Let the water and dish washing soap sit for a few minutes. Normally, this will naturally clear away any clogs.

3. Use the plunger method

The plunger method is never fun but you will need to do it if the dish washing soap and hot water does not work. Use a heavy-duty plunger that is able to seal the toilet bowl. The best type of plumbers to use on clogged toilets are those that are ball-shaped or have a rubber flange at the bottom. Small, suction-type plungers do NOT work. Apply force on the clogged drain. If you're a woman, have a man do the plunging for you instead.

The above tips are really just some of the most common solutions to loosening a clogged toilet. Whatever you do, before you do any work, make sure to wear rubber gloves and  to spread some vinyl plastic on the floor of your toilet to protect yourself and the rest of your toilet. Also, make sure to open all the windows so you don't inhale any septic fumes. Also, wear a mask to cover your nose.

As we said before, working to unclog toilet is never fun, although you can take comfort in the fact that the solutions to a clogged toilet are surprisingly simple and effective.

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Drains are everywhere in your home and a highly important part of your plumbing. While you see the surface of them, you don't actually get to see down in there. Considering this fact, it can be easy to forget about drain cleaning and maintenance. However, you can be easily reminded when a clogged drain and backed up plumbing puts a huge damper on your daily routine.

Whether you call a plumbing company to perform routine maintenance on your pipes, or plan to do it on your own with over-the-counter products or home remedies, you must keep those drains clean and clear. It's best to actually do all of the above. You can have someone come perform maintenance on your drains and also check your other plumbing and for water leaks every few months. In the meantime you can do your part to keep those drains cleaned as well. Did you know that a combination of baking soda and vinegar is a great way to clean your drains? That's right! The baking soda doesn't just need to sit in the corner of your refrigerator. After all, baking soda is put in toothpaste to keep your teeth white, so it makes since that it could aid in the drain cleaning process. This is an old-time secret, and you should give it a shot.

How the drains in your home function has to do with what you put in them as well as the maintenance you provide. The low cost of maintenance is well worth saving the money when it comes to huge problems with your drains and plumbing. Not having your drains cleaned can lead to so many different problems, including having to replace expensive piping throughout your home.

Prevention is key when it comes to keeping your drains functioning properly as you can see, so think ahead of the game and get your drain cleaning maintenance under wraps. If you do run into a problem, it will be because you've done everything you can and it was just time. If you have any clogs, it ideally would be better if you were able to cheaply remove it on your own with over-the-counter products. However, sometimes this isn't possible. And again, regular maintenance by you and the plumbing company will help minimize any plumbing emergencies that arise when it comes to the drains throughout your home.

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