We have two toilets in our house and it seems that the guest bathroom seems to get clogged more often than not. This issue is normally resolved by clearing the overflow outside. I was about to attempt this fix but noticed that the toilet now flushes properly. Nothing was done, to my knowledge, to clear this line.
I have now noticed that the master bathroom, which is on the other side of the house, is having issues. The toilet can be flushed, however, it does not flush the waste. It appears to be clogged as well. Shortly after flushing gurgling sounds can be heard and the water drains slowly.
I’m curious as to what appeared to be a clogged toilet is now clear and the other toilet is now experiencing issues.
Can someone provide any type of feedback or have experienced this or a similiar issue? I have called a plumber out to clear the guest bathroom and all they did was snake the line. Since this is reoccurring and now has moved to the other side of the house, I feel that there is more to it than just a clogged line.
Best Answer
It's highly unlikely that the blockage transferred from one toilet to the other.
If your septic waste line is on a septic tank and leach field you may need to have it emptied.
If you are continually clearing blockage in your main septic line then you might want to consider having a plumbing service clear the main line. The reason I mention this is that it sounds like tree roots have infiltrated your main sewer line. To deal with these tree roots, specific tools are required. The problem could also be a restricted or broken line.
On the other hand, next time you are clearing the line (with a snake from the cleanout?), see what comes back attached to the spiraled head. If you are clearing it regularly, chances are you will see whatever it is attached to the snake.