Why Does Toilet Flush Slow?

Each day we spend a considerable time in the bathroom and clearing our bowels are most pleasant things to do early in the morning. But it won’t be pleasant if you have a slow flushing toilet. You spend a huge amount of money but only after a few years, the flush of your toilet may slow down.

Now, this is NOT the fault of your toilet always. There is nothing wrong with the brand of your toilet. Your toilet may start flushing slow for various reasons. In this article I will try to explain some most common reasons for which even your most high-pressure toilet can start flush slowly. Once you know the reasons, it will be a lot easier to fix the problem.

So, here are some common reasons why your toilet is flushing slowly:

1.     Low Water in the Tank: If there is low water in the tank, you will experience slow flush. That’s where you should pay attention first. Adjusting the float as per the instructions from the toilet manufacturer may help you here. Click here to learn more about such manufacturer's toilets.

2.     Faulty Flapper: The flapper should lift up reasonably so that the tank can get drained properly. Anything wrong with the flapper will cause the slow flush. The chain that holds the flapper should be short enough to lift it sufficiently allowing more water to drain. Adjust the chain if you think the flapper is not functioning properly.

3.     Minerals Buildup: Over the passage of time, the holes of the toilet rim feed may get clogged due to mineral buildups and slow down the flush. This problem is very easy to fix. Usual toilet bowl cleaner should do the trick!

4.     Faulty Water Supply Line: This has nothing to do with your toilet, but a problematic water supply line will cause the slow flush. In that case, call an experienced plumber and fix it.

Last Words

As you have seen from the above-mentioned reasons, slow flushing may happen with any brands irrespective of the price of the toilet. Keep your head cool. Once you have detected the main culprit, you can fix the problem yourself or call a plumber for a small fee.