Robert M
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My toilet stopped up for the second time in four months. A flush will swirl the water around, it'll slowly fill to about rim level then very slowly drop to below the normal water line. No notable suction whatsoever, just swirling. I've plunged it with an accordian plunger that didn't work because the end didn't create a good seal. I also tried a compressed air thing for toilets that had a good seal and everything appeared to go well, but no improvement in the flush.
The last time, the plumber augered it, it improved a little, but still didn't quite flush with the same force. He lifted the bowl to check the sewer line and it appeared to be clear. He shot some water down to clear the line, but still couldn't find a cause.
Before I give up and just purchase a new toilet, what are the chances that the cause could be a clogged vent? I remember as a kid that my dad used to place a hose with a nozzle down the vent from the roof to clear out the lines. Is there a chance that this could be the cause or should I just jump straight to the new commode? Thanks!!!
The last time, the plumber augered it, it improved a little, but still didn't quite flush with the same force. He lifted the bowl to check the sewer line and it appeared to be clear. He shot some water down to clear the line, but still couldn't find a cause.
Before I give up and just purchase a new toilet, what are the chances that the cause could be a clogged vent? I remember as a kid that my dad used to place a hose with a nozzle down the vent from the roof to clear out the lines. Is there a chance that this could be the cause or should I just jump straight to the new commode? Thanks!!!