How to Unclog a toilet with This Old House

Jun 6, 2008 09:07 PM
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Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to unclog a toilet.

Steps:

1. Press the plunger down into the toilet until it's fully compressed.

2. Quickly pull up on the plunger handle to suck the blockage free; repeat, if necessary.

3. For stubborn clogs, insert the end of a closet auger into the toilet bowl.

4. Crank the handle on the closet auger to force the flexible cable through clog

How to Unclog a Toilet - This Old House

A clogged toilet is a common problem. In this guide, This Old House contractor Richard Trethewey explains how to best unclog your toilet.

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