If a single flush doesn\u2019t do the trick, it\u2019s not just gross, it\u2019s maddening and wasteful as well. But, that doesn\u2019t mean you have to call the plumber right away, we can help you fix a slow flushing toilet. These steps may help you pinpoint the exact problem and fix your slow flushing toilet.<\/p>\n
Knowing how a toilet works will help you find out why you have a slow flushing toilet. Your toilet needs a certain amount of siphoning pressure in order to work properly. The water flooding the bowl creates this pressure.<\/p>\n
The water overflows the \u201cJ\u201d-shaped pipe (aka a trap) that\u2019s located in the back of the base of the bowl. Think of the \u201cJ\u201d pipe as a dam. When a gush of water spills over, the waste and everything else behind it follows. So, it becomes a real problem if the toilet tank is not filling properly<\/a>.<\/p>\n That first flood from the tank is important as it\u2019s what triggers the siphoning. If the water doesn\u2019t flood the toilet properly, or in time, the flush will be slow.<\/p>\n