larrymcg
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I have an American Standard toilet (new in 1993) that, for several years, has a hard time flushing even moderate amounts of toilet paper. It seemed good when first new but after a couple years started showing issues. Over the last year it has gotten very touchy. What happens is that the flush starts and as soon as the toilet paper has started down the toilet it will abruptly stop. If I wait an hour or so (sometimes longer) the water will slowly lower and another flush will put a lot of water in the bowl and then it will break lose. Otherwise I will have to use a plunger.
A month ago we had serious work done on our sewer line - it is really clean now but the toilet is just as touchy as ever. We also checked that the vent is clear. The toilet is right over the home sewer line.
To me it acts as if there is something in the toilet itself, or in the pipe below the toilet, that causes the toilet paper to catch and stop the flow of water.
I'm wondering if there is a way to make sure the path from the toilet bowl to the home sewer line is clear? Is there some kind of strong but flexible brush that can be pushed down there and pulled back? Chemical or bio-cleaners?
Thanks,
Larry
edit: PS - I'm in the habit of holding the flush lever down so that maximum water enters the bowl. Does not help.
A month ago we had serious work done on our sewer line - it is really clean now but the toilet is just as touchy as ever. We also checked that the vent is clear. The toilet is right over the home sewer line.
To me it acts as if there is something in the toilet itself, or in the pipe below the toilet, that causes the toilet paper to catch and stop the flow of water.
I'm wondering if there is a way to make sure the path from the toilet bowl to the home sewer line is clear? Is there some kind of strong but flexible brush that can be pushed down there and pulled back? Chemical or bio-cleaners?
Thanks,
Larry
edit: PS - I'm in the habit of holding the flush lever down so that maximum water enters the bowl. Does not help.
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