{"id":4623,"date":"2021-11-30T16:39:39","date_gmt":"2021-11-30T16:39:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scottsbathrooms.com\/?p=4623"},"modified":"2022-04-03T13:48:53","modified_gmt":"2022-04-03T13:48:53","slug":"how-to-flush-toilet-without-handle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scottsbathrooms.com\/how-to-flush-toilet-without-handle\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Manually Flush a Toilet With a Broken Handle\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is still possible to flush a toilet when the handle is broken. All that you have to do is to open your toilet\u2019s tank, find the part called \u201cthe flapper\u201d, and then lift it up. Doing this will result in an immediate release of water into the toilet bowl which will then flush down its contents.<\/p>\n

In most cases, lifting the flapper is as simple as opening the toilet tank and tugging on the chain that connects the flapper with the handle lever. If this chain is disconnected or broken, one can simply reach down and pull the flapper by hand.<\/p>\n

In this guide on how to flush a toilet without the handle, I\u2019ll be taking a quick look at three simple and completely foolproof methods of flushing a toilet manually. I\u2019ll also try to provide answers to some of the most common questions related to this topic.<\/p>\n

Can You Flush a Toilet Manually?<\/h2>\n

Yes, you can. This sanitary fixture is a simple yet very effective device. Once a large amount of water is transferred from the tank to the bowl, the toilet flushes and thus eliminates human waste and toilet paper in a quick and efficient manner.<\/p>\n

In other words, the homeowner only has to press down on the handle and the combo of gravity and the weight of the water will do the rest. However, as stated above, these fixtures are simple, gravity-fed appliances, and can be flushed even when their handles are broken.<\/p>\n

How Does a Toilet Handle Work?<\/h2>\n

Before we take a quick look at a few simple methods of flushing a toilet with a broken handle, let\u2019s see how this component functions in the first place. Knowing its role should help you successfully replicate its mechanism in use.<\/p>\n

The flushing mechanism inside most toilets works by operating several levers inside the tank. The entire process starts when the user moves the toilet handle in the right position. When the toilet tank is full and the user pushes the handle, the aforementioned component called the flapper goes up and, in that way, uncovers the outlet that\u2019s right below it. This allows water to flow from the tank to the bowl.<\/p>\n

Once the user lets go of the handle, the tilt lever will open up a component called a ball valve. This will allow new water to enter the toilet tank under big pressure and refill it completely. The float stops the water supply once the water reaches the desired level. After that, the user can flush the toilet once again.<\/p>\n

With these simple facts in mind, operating the toilet\u2019s flushing mechanism without the handle is not difficult – now you know how everything works. Now, let\u2019s check out three simple ways in which you can approach this issue:<\/p>\n

Three Methods of Flushing a Toilet With a Broken Handle<\/h2>\n

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While it\u2019s undoubtedly an inconvenience, a broken handle can\u2019t really stop you from flushing your toilet. You\u2019ll still be able to do so until the plumber comes to your home to replace it or repair it. In the meantime, give the following three methods a try:<\/p>\n

Method #1 – Lifting the Flapper<\/h3>\n

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Obviously, the first step in flushing the toilet in this way would be to remove your toilet tank\u2019s lid. If you don\u2019t know what a toilet tank is, it\u2019s the square-ish cistern right above the bowl and the component on which the handle is typically situated.<\/p>\n

And once you open this water reservoir, you will have to locate the flapper inside of it. This component is a red-colored rubberized stopper that\u2019s typically situated at the bottom of the tank. The flapper hinges open in order to let the water get inside the bowl and flush away its contents.<\/p>\n

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In most toilet tanks, the handle lever and the flapper are connected by a chain. By pulling this chain upward, you can lift the flapper and, in that way, flush a toilet that cannot be flushed regularly due to a broken handle.<\/p>\n