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Few household frustrations come close to a toilet that constantly clogs. Whether it happens every few days or multiple times a week, frequent clogs are a sign that something deeper is going on with your plumbing. Ignoring the issue can lead to backups, leaks, water damage, and costly repairs down the road.
Below, we break down why your toilet may be clogging repeatedly — and what you can do to fix it.
🚽 Common Reasons Your Toilet Keeps Clogging
1. Too Much Toilet Paper
While toilet paper is designed to break down in water, some types (especially thick, “luxury” brands) take longer to dissolve. If multiple people in your home use a lot of toilet paper at once, clogs can quickly develop.
Fix: Try switching to a thinner, septic-safe toilet paper and remind your household to flush more frequently during use.
2. Flushing Non-Flushable Items
The toilet is not a trash can. Items like wipes (even those labeled flushable), cotton swabs, paper towels, feminine hygiene products, and diapers do not break down like toilet paper.
Fix: Only flush the three Ps: poop, pee, and (toilet) paper.
Place a small trash bin in the bathroom as a visual reminder for guests and kids.
3. Low-Flow Toilet Design Issues
If your home was built in the mid-1990s to early 2000s, you may have an early-model low-flow toilet. These were designed to save water, but often lack the flushing power needed to push waste through the trap and into the drain line.
Fix: Upgrading to a modern high-efficiency toilet can solve recurring clog issues while also reducing water use.
4. Blocked Trap or Drain Line
The S-shaped trap inside the toilet keeps sewer gases from entering your home—but it’s also a common place for buildup to occur. Grease, wipes, mineral deposits, and foreign objects can get stuck, causing frequent clogs.
Fix: A plunger or toilet auger can sometimes push through the blockage.
If you need to use either more than once a month, it’s time for a plumber to evaluate the line.
5. Sewer Line Problems
If multiple fixtures in your home drain slowly (toilets, tubs, showers), the problem may not be your toilet at all. A clog or break in the main sewer line can stop waste from exiting your plumbing system.
Tree roots, aging pipes, or debris buildup are common causes.
Fix: Professional sewer camera inspection and cleaning is recommended to locate the issue and prevent backups.
✅ When to Call a Professional
If you’ve tried:
Plunging
Reducing toilet paper use
Avoiding non-flushable items
…and the toilet still clogs regularly, there’s almost certainly a problem farther down the line.
A trained plumber can identify and fix the root cause quickly — preventing expensive damage and giving you peace of mind.
Keep Things Flowing — Contact Sunrise Plumbing
You shouldn’t have to deal with a toilet that clogs constantly. Whether it’s a simple blockage or a deeper issue in your sewer line, Sunrise Plumbing can diagnose the problem and fix it fast.
Call (214) 773-2506 today or schedule an appointment with Sunrise Plumbing. We’re ready to get your bathroom back to normal.