There’s nothing worse than dealing with an overflowing toilet. Whether it’s caused by a clog or some other plumbing problem, it’s a situation that needs to be addressed and remedied before any damage occurs. According to the experts at A-1 Budget Plumbing, the best course of action is to get the overflow under control while you wait for a plumber to arrive and assess the situation.

Try to determine the cause of the overflow. If the overflow started after you flushed the toilet, there’s probably a clog. A toilet plunger or snake can break up the blockage and will often allow the water to drain. Even if you have cleared the clog with the plunger, there may still be issues affecting your toilet. Call your local plumber to check your toilet and pipes to avoid another overflow.

If the toilet is overflowing and you can’t see the blockage, there may be a clog in the tank or your main pipe or sewer line. If the water is continuing to overflow, you can turn the water shutoff valve beneath the toilet to stop any additional water finding its way to your floors.

To ensure your plumbing is working properly and won’t experience additional overflows or more extensive damage to your pipes and home, contact A-1 Budget Plumbing, the best plumbers in Kailua, HI. Call (888) 395-2710 for your 24/7 plumbing needs. For more information on their services including drain and sewer cleaning, visit them online.