My toilet on the main floor of my 2-storey house has been a bit of a problem for years. It flushes pretty slowly and also let's out a big air bubble when the flush lever is first depressed. It can usually get most of the waste down the drain, but sometimes a second flush is required!
Here's what I've tried (sorry for my poor terminology...I am not handy at all):
I've thought about replacing the whole toilet, but also am afraid that I'll just be left with the same problem. The existing toilet is about 20 years old.
Here's what I've tried (sorry for my poor terminology...I am not handy at all):
- Plunging (many times)
- Toilet auger (a few times)
- Dish soap left in the bowl, followed by lots of hot water from a bucket
- Cleaning the water inlet holes under the rim and also in the bottom of the bowl
- Replacing the flapper
- Ensuring the water reaches the indicated line in the tank
- Checking my vent from my roof - seemed to not be clogged (I fished a wire all the way down).
I've thought about replacing the whole toilet, but also am afraid that I'll just be left with the same problem. The existing toilet is about 20 years old.