Most toilet clogs are close to the bowl and clear with a plunger. When they don't — or when they keep coming back — the blockage may be deeper in the toilet's trapway or the drain line beyond it.
We clear the clog and look at whether the toilet itself or the line it drains into is contributing to the problem.
Common signs
- Water rising to the rim when flushed
- Weak or incomplete flushes
- Toilet clogging several times a week
- Gurgling from the toilet when a sink drains
What usually causes it
Wipes and hygiene products
Even products labelled 'flushable' don't break down like toilet paper.
Too much paper
Especially with low-flow toilets that use less water per flush.
Objects
Toys, toothbrushes and phones can wedge in the trapway.
What to expect when you call
If the bowl is close to overflowing, turn the shut-off valve behind the toilet clockwise to stop the water.
Don't keep flushing a clogged toilet — each flush adds more water to the bowl.
In Mississauga
Older Mississauga homes may have toilets with smaller trapways or older low-flow designs that clog more easily. Sometimes the fixture itself is the recurring problem. See our Mississauga service area for more.