01 Feb


Most people don't realize it, but there are many different causes of toilet gurgling. The causes can be quite simple and yet very complicated as well. Here are some examples of toilet gurgling to give you a better idea.


Toilet gurgling sounds like something serious when you say it out loud, but sometimes it's not. Most times, toilet gurgling means the presence of excess negative air pressure buildup in the plumbing drain. This can cause a reverse flow, which creates a vacuum that causes gurgling sounds.


If the plumber removes all the contents of your toilet and looks inside, he'll likely see a problem right away. Reverse flow is almost always the cause of gurgling toilet. When there's reverse flow, the waste water is forced back up into the pipes, then back down again. This tends to push out waste matter to the toilet tank, sure, pretty messy.


Toilet gurgling can also occur if the water is backed up too far into the pipes. The pressure from a backed up toilet can cause gurgling sounds. To prevent this, never flush a toilet until the water level has been fully drained out. Even a small amount of water left in a toilet can cause gurgling.


Many people think they have a serious plumbing problem when they hear toilet gurgling. When you hear the gurgle, it's not a problem. It's when you actually see the gurgle that you start to worry. A clogged toilet or pipe is gurgling, but when you see green or red foam coming from the toilet, then you know it's a toilet problem and should call a plumber right away.


A toilet gurgling sounds more like a sewer sound, but it's nothing to be concerned about. A drain line is the cause of the problem. It's when the flow stops completely or becomes backed up that the clog develops. To fix a gurgle, many times a plumber will cut a hole in the bottom of the toilet and connect a piece of threaded brass rod to the end of the drain line. This creates a mini Drain trap (also called a vent stack).


In order to fix the toilet gurgling, the vent pipe needs to be removed. You can't just pull it out, because it could damage the plumbing behind the wall. Instead, you need to use a special garden hose called a vent stack. A vent stack is simply a long garden hose that's attached to the roof of your toilet, which allows you to reach the clog without getting inside the toilet.


Next, you'll need to repair the drain line that goes to the tank. Usually the problem is a clog in the soft water tank (sometimes referred to as a float trap) or in the overflow pipe. A plumber will make these repairs to ensure proper drainage. If you're dealing with toilet gurgling caused by hard water build up, then you will need to fix the problem with a new drain line or overflow pan. You may also want to replace the old float trap, especially if it doesn't seal properly. If none of these methods work, then your last and possibly best bet is to hire a professional to take care of the problem for you.


Finally, you'll need to close the drain pipe on both ends and caulked around it. Then, you should wait. The toilet should stop gurgling sound but won't stop flowing until the clog is finally removed. If the problem still persists, you should call a plumbing contractor. Your plumbing system has likely been working for a very long time without any problems, so it shouldn't take much longer than this to fix. Hopefully your toilet gurgling will stop now.


Gather more facts at this link -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flush_toilet

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