How To Fix A Slow Draining Toilet Without A Plunger

Hi. I'm going to show you how to fix a slow flushing (draining) toilet without a plunger. All you'll need is some dish soap, a bucket and some hot water. It's an easy fix and only takes about 10 minutes. You may need to use a plunger if the obstruction is big. I didn't have to as you can see in the video.

Things to check for first:
1. Check the back of the toilet and make sure the water level is not low.
2. Use a plunger to try to unclog anything.
3. Use the method in the video, hot water and soap.
4. If that didn't work try Drano or some other pipe cleaner.
5. Snake the drain.
6. Call a plumber.

Try these things, in this order. Should fix your issue. If not leave a comment and I'll try to help.

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[master]

I can’t believe this worked. After trying plunging and so many other methods. This has got to be one of the greatest videos of all time

[courtneyjohnson]

Random comment but I like how calm you were when talking about your son maybe flushing down toys💯 you sound like a patient dad. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY

[a.g.e.theadamgermanyexperi]

YouTube is arguably the greatest use of internet technology for education and human connection and sharing known to man. This video is the undisputed GOAT of YouTube. 🤣. It worked like a charm 3 years later…from Feb 2024…Thank you sir!

[jdabrahams]

After attempting to battle the porcelain with a plunger in what would be an epic 10 minute game of thrones scene, Draino, and cheap plastic snake, I figured I was for sure going to have to go into the basement and drop the drain line for the toilet. Before suiting up to get covered in that unholy concoction I did a basic search on youtube, stumbled across this video, and gave it a try. My clothing, entire day, and general well being would like to thank you for such a short and helpful video. I also run off of a well so with heavy rains the water can get a bit heavy, but this still worked like a charm.

[chrismendoza]

Of all the videos on YouTube I used to help my clogged drain, this is the only one that worked, I was about to call a plumber! Thank you soo much!!

[SmartinSnow]

I spent over an hour trying to fix my toilet. I used hot water, a toilet snake, and a plunger but it only made a slow drain in the end. After watching this video and waiting the 10 minutes I was saved. Thank you!

[owennakao]

I consider myself an experienced DIY'r. And to be honest I didn't think this would work. I tried a plunger, toilet snake, drain auger (for one hour) and was about to call the plumber. But I thought I should check youtube before I did. And guess what? I found your video, tried your method and VOILA! It worked! Thank you so much!

[lisamarie]

Thank you so much. Worked amazing 🤩 my husband passed away 3 months ago and he usually does this type of stuff but this was easy for me.

[CherrieMcKenzie]

I just wanted you to know you are an angel!! I took the toilet completely apart and could not find a blockage and then found your video. I didn't have Dawn but degreaser detergent. I put in the hot water and waited the 10 minutes and like magic IT WORKED!!

I just wanted to add that the degreaser did not work consistently so I bought the Dawn soap as you suggested and it has worked PERFECTLY and consistently!! The moral here is don't reinvent the wheel. Your way works and saved a lot of money.

[tanneroliver]

Yo, my girlfriend just had heart surgery and I took the next 3 days off to look after her recovery and NO WAY was I gonna let this slow toilet be apart of these 3 days man! Worked like a charm and my girl and I are super grateful!

[angenellajones]

Hey thanks. It worked! Was a few hours away from a plumbers appt. Saved a couple hundred bucks. So grateful for your post!!!!

[mowaggs]

I love Easiest fix ever. At first it didn't act like it was going to work. Then all of a sudden the water drained out of the toilet really fast. Flushed again. Toilet works great. Thank you sooo much.

[johnmagerowski]

I tried a plunger, a toilet auger, some liquid stuff from Home Depot, and watched many YouTube videos. I didn't expect this to work, but it did! So simple!

[Voodoochil]

I can’t believe this actually worked, but it did! Thank you!

[BENEVOLENTKNIGHT]

Great video and easy to follow along. Fixed my slow drain. Thanks bro. You are a life saver. You also saved my 16 year old son from getting chewed out this morning because he was the last one to use the toilet last night lol

[dltorrey]

Thanks Buddy! Man, I'm a senior & been putting up with this darn prob forever. Your fix did it!

[jonwetenkamp]

Woah I was getting anxious and planning how I can present this to my landlord without them thinking I broke it. Gave YouTube a chance and lo and behold it worked! Thank you so much for making this video!

[trvwalmighty]

Thank you ! I just moved into an apartment complex and it’s 11pm I work 1st start time at 4:45 and my toilet was making so much noise and taking forever to drain. Your a life saver

[georgekroger]

This method worked, but it required 3 buckets worth of hot water, waiting 10 minutes after each, then plunging - wasn't going to clear without the plunging. But the combination of hot water and dish soap was definitely the trick - I tried before watching this video with just hot water and plunging and that didn't do it.

Thanks for the tip/video!

[Taee]

Just had this issue and thought it was gonna cost some money to fix but this actually worked first try! Thank you man for real!