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Household Hints & Help

KPN

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6. How long have you had the toilet? How long has it been doing this. Toilets can build up mineral deposits within the

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Fri Jul 25, 2025, 05:14 PM

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rim that can affect the flush. Weak flushes are not uncommon in old toilets. If you can't replace it, you might try the things discussed at this link:

https://www.fluidmaster.com/toilet-problems/weak-toilet-flush/#:~:text=Toilets%20that%20have%20been%20in,a%20weak%20or%20incomplete%20flush.

Hope this helps and good luck.

ps -- If all fails and don't have the ability to replace it with a new toilet, let us know. I'd be more than happy to make a contribution to you to get that taken care of. I'm 74. If I had two stories, I'd definitely want -- and I'm sure some day in the not too distant future would need -- an operable toilet on my first floor for sure.

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Toilet malfunction in our half bath downstairs, sometimes... [View all] CTyankee Friday OP

If it is a tank with a flapper valve, and the tank fills properly and releases properly I would check the c-rational Friday #1

what I have noticed is a weak circulation in the flush where even just a small bit of toilet paper circles and then just CTyankee Friday #2

Could be tank isn't filling with sufficient water to flush SheltieLover Friday #3

Sounds like a fluahometer. If it has a handle you push or pull to flush that iss a flushometer. No c-rational Friday #4

How old is the house? Did he snake the toilet? bucolic_frolic Friday #5

Our house was built in 1941, one of the last houses built just before WW2 so it is pre-war construction. CTyankee Friday #7

He would know enough to do that if he thinks that is the problem. bucolic_frolic Friday #11

How long have you had the toilet? How long has it been doing this. Toilets can build up mineral deposits within the KPN Friday #6

That's kind of you, but we can work it out. The reason I am working the plumber so hard is that he gave us a warranty on CTyankee Friday #8

I'm guessing its just that your rim outlets and/or the jet at the bottom of the toilet bowl are clogged. KPN Friday #9

Thank you! CTyankee Friday #10

Thanks, that's a solution I never knew about. bucolic_frolic Friday #12

Is this something that just started or an ongoing problem? jmowreader Friday #13

No. We bought the house over 25 years ago and the toilet then is the toilet now. No problems. CTyankee Friday #15

Root killer comes to mind as a solution jmowreader Friday #18

Duly noted for sharing with the plumber coming tomorrow. CTyankee Friday #19

Are there any trees between your house and the street? anciano Friday #14

Yes, but I'll check out the other remedy before we go that far. I do appreciate your reminding me, tho. Thank you! CTyankee Friday #16

They can put a camera bamagal62 Friday #17

Doubt if he'll do that. For now, we will concentrate of what I have learned from this thread. My thanks to all! CTyankee Friday #20

Use a bucket with hot water and some dawn IbogaProject Saturday #21

He just left and said he had adjusted the water level. Let's hope that works. But your idea sounds feasible. CTyankee Saturday #22

Glad to hear IbogaProject Saturday #23