Help! My Toilet Overflows When I Take a Shower!

4/15/2021 (Permalink)

Clear a clogged pipe as soon as possible.

Is your toilet gurgling or overflowing when you take a shower? If so, there's probably a blockage somewhere between the main sewer line and the toilet. This obstruction will cause the shower water to back up. Home bathrooms are often designed so that the water from the shower travels to the toilet drain first. This can result in a toilet overflow. After performing sewage cleaning once, you're going to want the issue resolved as soon as possible. There are several ways to try to deal with the clog yourself if you don't want to hire professionals right away.

Ways to Deal With a Clog 

Plunge the Toilet

A toilet plunger can often dislodge an obstruction in the line. Any plunger is better than none, but the best is one with an extra rubber flange built-in. This will create a tighter seal when plunging. If you see any materials coming up from the bottom of the bowl, this could indicate that a clog is breaking up. This could be messy if there's a significant blockage that breaks free and causes another toilet overflow. The assistance of sewage cleaning experts can ensure proper cleanup and sanitization.

Snake the Toilet

A plumber's snake or auger is a long cable with a corkscrew end. There are a few different varieties, but they all work by feeding the wire through the drain line and turning the corkscrew to dislodge blockages. Try to feel for obstructions as you're feeding it down the line.

Clear the Drain Cleanout

Your West Valley City, UT, home should have a drain cleanout plug where your drain line ends (e.g., crawlspace, basement or outside). Look for a large screw-on cap (i.e., the plug) in one of these areas. Remove the plug and feed the snake down the drain to remove any obstructions. A blockage may be further down the line, in which case you'll probably need to hire a professional plumber.

You must clear a clogged pipe in your bathroom line as soon as possible. You can probably avoid further problems, including a disgusting sewage cleaning job.