My Toilet Won't Flush
What to do if your toilet won't flush
Posted 08:44 September 25, 2017
Last Updated 08:25 November 17, 2017
It has happened to us all. Suddenly your toilet won't flush. Do you need to call a plumber? Maybe. But maybe you can easily fix it yourself. A toilet is a fairly simple machine. In this article we will review the parts of the toilet and how to diagnose and fix a toilet that will not flush.
How Toilet Flushing Works

How To Figure Out Why Your Toilet Won't Flush
There are only two primary components of a toilet's flushing mechanism. The flapper in the tank, which opens and closes and releases water into the bowl, and the bowl's siphon tube. Determining which is the source of your problem is easy. If you press the flush handle and nothing happens, the problem is inside the water holding tank. If you flush the toilet, it doesn't drain, and the bowl overflows, the problem is in your toilet's siphon tube. There is a blockage somewhere that needs to be cleared.
Most of the problems you will encounter with toilet flushing revolve around the tank flapper system. Blockages are less common, unless you have small children in the home who enjoy stuffing all kinds of things down your toilets.
Fixing Problems In The Water Holding Tank

If you can't get the flapper chain reattached to the handle right away, and you need to flush the toilet right now, reach inside the tank and manually open the flapper at the bottom of the tank. This will release water into the bowl and flush the toilet.
Fixing Toilet Drainage Problems

Conclusion
Toilets that won't flush are usually pretty easy to fix yourself. In extreme cases you may need to contact a professional. All Trades in Las Vegas, Nevada can fix any plumbing problem you have. We have highly training technicians and offer fast same-day service. Our service area includes Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, and most parts of Clark County Nevada.