toilet flushing problem
#1
My toilet isn't flushing consistently:
Sometimes the bowl doesn't fill, then the next time it flushes with a big air bubble and splashes, or it just fills and doesn't flush. Other times the bowl fills normally, but doesn't flush. Occasionally it actually flushes correctly. I've replaced all components in the tank and tried several adjustments, but it still has the same problem. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Sometimes the bowl doesn't fill, then the next time it flushes with a big air bubble and splashes, or it just fills and doesn't flush. Other times the bowl fills normally, but doesn't flush. Occasionally it actually flushes correctly. I've replaced all components in the tank and tried several adjustments, but it still has the same problem. Any suggestions? Thanks.
#4
I had a similar problem many years ago. It turned out someone dropped a jar lid into the toilet and it flushed part way into the throat. The size of it was just "right" for it to "spin" in the throat. So sometimes it was crossways and obstructed the flow. Other times it was open.
Try removing the toilet and checking the throat from below.
This is less work than it sounds. Before starting, buy a new wax ring and anchor bolts.
Check this forum for removing/replacing a toilet.
Try removing the toilet and checking the throat from below.
This is less work than it sounds. Before starting, buy a new wax ring and anchor bolts.
Check this forum for removing/replacing a toilet.