What are the cause of a blocked toilet?

This is a question we most commonly get asked. Here are some of the common causes:

• Nappies – nappies are not designed to be flushed down the drain. They don’t degrade in water and will nearly always stick in the pipe and cause a blockage. This is possibly the biggest cause of a blocked drain.
• Oils and fat – oils and fats can easily build up around U-bends. Oil and fat is heavier than water, so it can easily get stuck when it hits this part of your pipe. Oil and fat then solidifies, which causes a blockage no matter how much water you try to send down the drain. Oil and fat when put down the kitchen sink or other drains can therefore overtime block up your drainage causing blocked toilets. Putting fat or oil in the bin in a sealable container is a better idea.
• Wipes – wipes should also go in the bin, as they can cause severe blockages. They are not designed to be flushed.
• Condoms – condoms do not degrade in water, so the best place to put them is in the bin.
• Feminine products – sanitary towels, tampons and pads should go in the bin, as they do not degrade. Having a bin in the bathroom will make throwing feminine products away much easier.
• Cotton buds and cotton wool – cotton buds and cotton wool is something that both adults use on themselves and on babies, and they should go in the bin, not down the toilet. They can cause severe blockages with toilet paper and waste getting caught on cotton buds.
• Coffee grounds – home filtered coffee is becoming more popular, but unfortunately, drains are now getting blocked by coffee grounds and filters. They shouldn’t be going near your water pipes.
• Egg shells – not for the kitchen sink, as they can build up in your pipes and thereafter block your toilets. If you must throw them away, put them in the bin. However, there are other, more eco-friendly things you can do with egg shells, such as add them to your compost bin.
• Paint – paint contains harmful chemicals and is not designed to be flushed through pipes. It should be sealed and disposed of in the bin.
• Food waste – many people think they can get away with putting food in the sink, but it’s another huge cause of expensive blockages. It can be really smelly, too. Getting a waste disposal unit for the sink is a better idea, as it’ll blend food into tiny pieces before washing it away. However, the bin is also a good option.

While toilets are supposed to be built to last they do receive a lot of use and wear and tear is to be expected. Sooner or later you’ll need some toilet repairs of some sort and that’s where KML Plumbing Services comes in.

Whether you have a blocked toilet, a leaking toilet or commonly a toilet that won’t flush, we have the experience to solve your toilet issues!

If your toilet’s clogged we’ll be there when you need us, from the weekend to public holidays or the middle of the week! We know what its like to have people coming over and even the inconvenience of a toilet not working properly so we understand the urgency that’s needed to repair a blocked toilet!

Our expert plumbers know all the ins and outs of toilet plumbing with over 40 years of experience in toilet repairs gold coast! You can count on us for professional and reliable repairs, replacement of parts and toilet cisterns, toilet suits or installation.