Why Does my Toilet Overflow When I Shower?

An overflowing toilet is never a pleasant experience, least of all while you're taking a shower. As if a malfunctioning toilet weren't enough, your bathroom might require sewage cleaning after the initial problem is resolved. A local restoration team, like Rocky Top Restoration, is available 24/7 to assist with your water remediation needs. They provide water and sewage cleanup for residential and commercial properties in Knoxville, TN.

Try These Tips to Fix the Toilet

A clogged pipe is the most likely cause of your overflowing toilet. Showers and toilets usually share a drainage pipe, leading to mutual backups if the pipe becomes blocked. You can help prevent blockages by not flushing items such as:

• Hair
• Paper towels
• Baby wipes
• Tampons and sanitary napkins

To try and fix a toilet overflow, first, turn the shower off. You will need to find a snake, a special wire used in plumbing. Insert the snake down the toilet or the floor drain beneath the toilet. Use the snake to try and feel for and remove any blockages. Turn the shower back on to verify whether your efforts paid off.

Try inserting the snake in your home's drain clean-out if the previous methods are ineffective. The drain clean-out is generally located in the basement or crawlspace. Call an emergency plumbing service if the toilet continues to overflow after you turn the shower back on. Avoid areas exposed to sewage water due to potential health hazards.

Sewage Cleaning Services

An overflowing toilet can cause widespread flooding and water damage. Secondary problems such as mold formation and structural disintegration may develop unless the damage is resolved quickly. Rocky Top Restoration responds faster to your call, no matter the size of the disaster.
Local restoration teams are available to you 24/7 for sewage cleaning. As the nation's leading remediation experts, they guarantee to quickly restore your home to its pre-catastrophe condition.