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flex728 (AZ)
Recently bought a renovated house and haven't had any problems with the plumbing until today. The shower drain began backing up today while showering. It slow drains if you're patient but if you flush the toilet or run the sink it backs up again. Also the toilet fills almost to the top then will slow drain until there is barely any water in it. If you run the shower the toilet begins to bubble. None of the other drains in the house are having issues (kitchen sink, 2nd bathroom drains). Looking for some DIY remedies before I pay to have a plumber come out. I have looked at a 25ft auger hoping that might take care of the issue. Any help is appreciated.
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packy (MA)
does this particular bathroom have a cleanout? you have a clog that needs to be removed. if there is no cleanout, the toilet must be pulled and the pipe snaked thru there.
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flex728 (AZ)
There isn't a clean out that I am aware of, I don't see anything on the exterior wall or in the yard.
I am trying to avoid pulling the toilet or paying someone to do it if possible. Do you think pulling the trap on the sink and using an auger could fix the problem? Running the sink will cause the shower to back up so I'm assuming the clog should be after the sink.
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Pipe runner (AZ)
you might end having to cable both lines but as suggested you can try to access the main drain thru the toilet with the right size auger head. If you are sure about pulling and setting your toilet then maybe best not risk getting hurt by the machine the snaking machine or even risk getting the cable lodged in the plumbing. Hire a drain cleaner and then if he can't answer to as why you are having issues with your drain talk with a licensed journeyman plumber to diagnose as to why it is happening.
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Author:
bernabeu (SC)
Tough love:
A NEW homeowner who can't afford to pull a toilet for a 'routine' stoppage needs to consider 'cutting their losses' NOW before a serious issue forces them into foreclosure.
You have a plumbing issue.
YOU can not fix same.
'Clueless' fumbling may make the issue MUCH worse.
Call a licensed, bonded, insured plumber.
or
Rent a snake - pull the toilet - sweat blood - reset the toilet - THEN call the plumber.
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"Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
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Wheelchair (IL)
Plumbing is a professional occupation, often requiring training, testing and certification. Insurance and Bonding are also required. That doesn't come cheap. Drain cleaning involves a large investment, training plus insurance. Drain cleaning is an artform, that we all would love to have, but don't. If one can clear a drain using a straw, it wasn't a clog. If you have to use heavy equipment to clear a line, you better know what you are doing as safety is so important.
Sometimes, in the long run, its cheaper to hire a professional, than to tackle such a dirty job.
Best Wishes
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hj (AZ)
You have a "below ground" stoppage which means almost ANY drain higher than the floor will work, but will flood the lower level drains. ANY 25 foot snake you could find would be completely inadequate to solve the problem. DO NOT start taking things apart or removing the toilet, unless a plumber tells you to, (I, personally, would NEVER tell you to do it).
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Don411 (IN)
Rent a snake - pull the toilet - sweat blood - reset the toilet - THEN call the plumber.
Been there, done that, ruined the T-shirt. Learned this:
Sometimes, in the long run, its cheaper to hire a professional, than to tackle such a dirty job.
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