Toilet Gurgling and Backing

[Jeff_Howell]

I’ve been dealing with a strange issue where my toilet occasionally makes a loud gurgling noise and bubbles in the bowl, even when it’s not being used. It’s been happening more frequently, and now it’s starting to back up slightly when I flush. I tried plunging it and even used a drain cleaner, but it hasn’t made much of a difference.

I’m worried it might be a deeper problem in the line. Has anyone experienced this before? Any advice on what I should do? Also, if you know someone reliable who can help, please let me know!

 

[Eman85]

Check your sewer/septic line for a cleanout, better if it's outside. If you have a cleanout you would want to remove it and see if the pipe is draining. Understand before you remove the cap if there is a backup you will be opening up a line under pressure from the line. Wear gloves, a faceshield and old clothes and remove the cap slowly. If as you loosen it water starts coming out, you have a problem and it is downstream from where you are. Depending on where your cleanout is you will want to catch and dispose of what will come out.

 

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[Reach4]

I’ve been dealing with a strange issue where my toilet occasionally makes a loud gurgling noise and bubbles in the bowl, even when it’s not being used. It’s been happening more frequently, and now it’s starting to back up slightly when I flush. I tried plunging it and even used a drain cleaner, but it hasn’t made much of a difference.

How long since the septic tank was pumped, if you have one.

If not, consider having your drain lines cleaned by a drain cleaning specialist.