![]() Toilet overflows don't only happen during weekday work hours. The plumber can also look for leaks in or around your toilet - if they suspect this may have contributed to the overflow event. They can find the cause of the clog, remove it, and help you to understand what you can do to prevent this issue in the future. A qualified plumber can inspect the toilet and your plumbing system's drains. While a plunger can free a clog and temporarily solve the problem, you don't know if the toilet has a deeper backup or if your home's system has a serious issue. Whether this is a one-time clog or a reoccurring problem, a professional plumber is the best person to fix this issue. Call the Plumber Now that the water is off, the area is clean, and the bathroom is dry, you need to take the next step and repair the toilet. Not only will this reduce the risk of damage, but it will also help you to prep the area for a professional fix. Remove waste and water, disinfect the space, and dry everything (including baseboards, floors, and walls) completely. If the toilet was filled with waste when it overflowed, carefully clean the entire area. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in 24 to 48 hours mold can grow on wet or damp surfaces. The longer water sits on the floor, soaks a rug, or seeps into baseboards or walls, the more damage it can do. Dry the Area Did the overflow cover your bathroom floor? Before you fix the problem, you need to remove standing water. Not only will the toilet stop, but also the flow will stop to the rest of the appliances and fixtures in your home. When you find the valve, turn it clockwise. Basements, crawl spaces, garages, and storage spaces are common places to find this type of shut-off. The most common places for main valves are inside the basement or other space where the main water pipe enters, or outside near the water meter. Like toilet shut-offs, main shut-offs aren't always in the same place. This valve controls the water supply to the whole house. Your home should have a main water shut-off valve. When a toilet shut-off valve fails (or if you can't find the valve), you can still stop the overflow. If this doesn't do the trick or if the handle refuses to turn, the valve may require replacement. After you find the valve, turn the handle clockwise - without over-tightening. Most likely, your fixture's shut-off is near the wall at the back of the toilet. The specific placement of the valve differs by toilet model. Look for the tubing or exposed pipes behind the toilet to find the valve. Like other plumbing fixtures, such as sinks and showers, most residential toilets will have a shut-off valve. Turn off the toilet's water supply to stop the flow and protect the rest of the room. If the water makes it to the floor and floods the bathroom, this plumbing problem could rot wooden baseboard, soak walls, warp a vanity, or ruin rugs. ![]() Turn Off the Water A steady stream of water flowing from your toilet bowl can damage more than just your plumbing. What should you do if your toilet overflows? Take a look at the top tips to correct this common plumbing problem and prevent future overflow issues.
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