FIX a Weak Flushing TOILET

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Sometimes a toilet can have a weak, slow flush which prevents it from completely eliminating the waste in the bowl. This can be caused by blocked jets dues to mineral deposits. Leah demonstrates how to unclog the rim and siphon jets on a toilet. Note: a second toilet was used in some shots for practical purposes.
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[@jonasthomander1230]

Leah, good video. I'd like to offer a bit more information, but first my credential: I spent more than 30 years cleaning sewers and drains. I've cleared untold numbers of plugged toilets. That said, I offer the following: The condition you speak of is called "lazy flush". There are two possible reasons for this: first is clogged jets as you talk about here. The other is a partial obstruction in the waste bend. It's easy to tell which is the actual problem, but first, your video doesn't show a really good lazy flush. You might see the water raise to the rim and swirl slowly around and then slowly drain out. The toilet doesn't overflow, but it looks like it is going to. Here's an easy way to test this. Get a bucket of water and pour it down the bowl. The toilet should take a heavy flow from the bucket. If the water is lazy, then your toilet is partially plugged and it's time for a toilet auger. If the water flows out quickly, then your jets are plugged. Several years ago, before I retired, I came across a lazy flush toilet that was hand painted around the base. I'd never seen one of these. It was from Kohler's "Artisan" line (I think that was the name). The bathtub and two sinks were all painted as a matching set. The customer paid more than $2000 for just the toilet back around 1990. The toilet could not be replaced and it had lazy flush sydrome. I called Kohler for advice as I could not risk damaging the toilet. Their advice was the same yours except that they recommended another product besides vinegar but either one can remove the calcium buildup. Believe it or not, this was the first time in all my years I had ever heard of this method. I hope this helps your viewers determine the problem and then fix it. It's not that difficult. Kudos again on another great video.

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Thank you for offering additional information for our veiwers.

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My father also an old drain cleaner taught me the bucket trick. Some people just don't understand it though. Even if u show them. That's why they pay us

[@brentbingham4886]

My father inlaw is 97.. he is my go to regarding all things! Lol He taught us the bucket o water test.. that said... i learned here that we have obstructed jets! Thank you so much. Love see jane drill!

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exactly. Well said.

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But your toilet is brand new!? 😬

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[@dorothyphillips1677]

Is my toilet having this issue? Not right now, but I watched to learn anyway for future reference 😊Thanks Leah!!

[@tonis204]

Leah, thousands of women out here are so very grateful for you. Your soothing voice, and calm demeanor makes most any task achievable. I've been working on this lazy flush for a while now. I believe with patience, and perseverance, I WILL meet success!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you. God bless.

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Thanks Leah, the little things we need to know that makes a huge difference. A little knowledge goes a long way

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I have watched several videos on how to help my toilet. Yours was amazing!!! I just want you to know. With soft tone voice and step to step directions, it gave me the confidence I needed. ❤️ Thank You!

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You're video's are the best! Short and to the point! None of the "extra talk" that a lot of these guys do. Well done and I look forward to more! Keep up the good work!

[@hemrainsford6920]

THANK YOU LEAH!!! I legitimately thought I had bad pipes or something, but you've saved my toilet! Thank you for your help!❤

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How in doggy lol

[@stratmandeville]

Thanks for this post. I have struggled with this problem for weeks. Especially frustrating in a drought where we are trying to save water. I cleaned the jets, removed a blockage I had never even suspected from the siphon jet, and now it works great!! Thanks again for your help.

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Leah, I'm a long time tradesman/contractor and I just want to say that I love watching your videos. You're amazing!

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Never has this fix crossed my mind. Wonderful information. Thank you

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We all need encouragement and reassurance that we can do it. Thank you so much. I hope you are also reassured and encouraged by our gratitude and admiration, Leah.

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Leah explains things so well. I have used her videos several times with success. I definitely need to get on over to her Patreon page next.

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This is probably a good spring cleaning task to do once a year no matter what. Tfs!

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Agree with you

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it's a dirty job, but somebody has to do it

[@BREAKocean]

Especially if you live with multiple people

[@marybethkohl4410]

Thank you, Leah! As I tackled this weak flush, the jets under the rim seemed to be ok. However, when clearing out the little hole in the bottom area, a cloud of debris became to emerge - I’d say about 1/8 of a cup of buildup! Still doing the vinegar treatment & looking forward to a good flush!

[@brianshaw373]

Great video, Leah. I wish I saw it a long time ago. Was fussing with a temperamental toilet and learned about clogged siphon jet by repeated trial and error. Like your example, mine now flushes really efficiently.

[@scottkaiser8589]

Wow Leah, what can't you fix. You are amazing. Thanks for all your videos

[@NolomEbal44560]

You're my go to on-line help. Jets cleared and cleaned. Works like brand new. Thanks!

[@RandyJames22]

Thank you, Leah! This is something that I never would have considered. This is very helpful!

[@arieldenning8719]

Your voice is so easy to listen to 🥰 thank you so much for this! I've never thought to check the jets! Great video 😊

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Thank you so so much for all the great tips and tricks and other content you give to your subscribers. I’m so glad I found you!!

[@ericcorvers1743]

Worked perfect! Nice work Jane! Such a cheap quick fix. Had lots of calcium deposits in the lower jet. Flushes great now. Thank you!!

[@petermoonband7181]

GREAT VIDEO ! I love your "voiceover" voice - you explain everything in a super engaging and friendly fashion! Excellent teacher! I'll be trying this fix this afternoon!

[@JessicaRamosMaskiell]

Hi Jane...you are always right on time with everything. Just so happens, I'm going through this. I will try this.... thanks, your the best!

[@cloudmerchant]

Thank you for this, Leah. You helped us figure out the problem with our toilet and we were able to fix it ourselves. Awesome video.

[@jeffburtonnottheracecardriver]

Awesome info (as usual)! I have been experiencing that very same issue, and totally forgot about those hidden jets.

[@webcasualty]

This really helped me! I would have never thought to clean those parts, but the flushing significantly improved afterwards. Thank you.

[@MrKingsniper22]

Leah. I stumbled upon your channel and I’m glad. You’re a kind person for teaching us. Thank you

[@rockerdad2]

Wow gotta try this !!! The relaxed easy can-do approach is so welcome. Thanks !

[@thomaskaufman2357]

Nice video, clear and easy to understand. And so grateful that you used a tripod, and not handheld shakeycam!

[@laurenatkins732]

Amazing video! Leah, you are brilliant. We had part of the metal chain from the old toilet parts stuck in our jets. We were trying to figure it out for weeks. Thank you!

[@Beefeater911]

Unbelievable! I learn something new every time I watch one of Leah’s videos. I’ve been doing home/commercial building maintenance for a long time, but I never knew about cleaning out the toilet jets to fix flushing issues. Thanks again Leah!

[@wendiyee6442]

~ Thank you for this video, Leah! One of my toilets had a very weak flush, and was told I needed a new toilet; my house is over 30 years old. I figured I’d follow your instructions, and give it a try. Since I was going to work on the one toilet, I decided to tackle all three. What a difference! All three are running like new! Thank you again for your awesome videos, Leah! I love your delivery, & how concise yet simple your explanations are. 🙌🏽

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Glad it helped

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Thanks, Leah . . . More original, unique, practical content . . . Great work again!

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Haven’t been able to find you for a while. So glad you popped up. You are the best!

[@arnrocarnroc]

Thank-you for making this video. I don’t have everything I need at the moment, but I wanted to try some of what you suggested with what I do have and I see a immediate improvement in the force of the flush. No doubt doing everything you suggested will bring the flush force back to what it was originally.

[@dustoff5773]

Wow! I have a "lazy" flushing toilet. Had no idea what to do. But I do now!! Can't wait to try this solution tomorrow. Thanks Leah

[@amberprince9726]

This is the first time I’ve ever heard someone mention the syphon hole ever!! Cleared it out fixed my problem...thank you so much!!

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Leah, you are so sweet and full of useful knowledge. Im not the most handy myself ,but with your insights, everything seems a hole lot LESS complicated. THANK YOU !!!

[@justsayin5609]

In this house 10yrs and never satisfied w/ flush of downstairs toilet. Had it off anyway to have water meter changed which was behind it. This trick worked so well, I couldn't stop flushing it to watch my success, then of course had to christen it (too much information!) To be sure all sediment was gone, also scrubbed each outlet hole with some fine steel wool with the vinegar that had drained into the bowl after removing tape. Amazing what you see placing a mirror in there! Thanks Jane. Love your channel. New sub here after watching numerous episodes. You're doing a fab job!

[@DrJamesBarnum]

Thank you, I'm going to try and "revive" and old unit...tired of the multi-flushing to clear. Thank you for being so kind to beginners!

[@1963charmaine]

I followed your advice, and my 2 toilets are working like new again! I've had 6 different plumbers, over the years, come into my home and tell me the problem with my toilets were caused by mineral accumulation, and that the only solution was to replace the toilet. NO ONE told me I could dissolve the minerals, until you. I'm happy to have saved thousands of dollars that the plumbers wanted. Instead I did the work myself, and spent about $10 on white vinegar. I'm happy my old toilets are staying out of land fill also. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

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Thank you so much. I appreciate your knowledge and warm delivery. Happy holidays.

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You’re the best! I learn something each time I watch your videos. Thank you for making them.

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I believe the DIY plumbing books while tell you to rent an drain auger or climb up on the roof to inspect the vent pipe as diagnostic measures... Don't remember seeing any ground level stuff like this. Thanks again Leah. You're a go-to channel for me.

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When you say “you CAN do this” - I 100% believe you, thank you!

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You can

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Completely agree

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I was "bowled over" by how easy to understand and seemingly effective your solution is, thanks!

[@j9dowdell9]

Leah, You are AMAZING and so helpful. We thought we might have a drain field problem but it was clogged jets. We have hard water and after seeing this video I thought this might help I did it and WOW 0 it worked great. I'm a big vinegar fan anyway. I've watched some of your plastering videos and well and you are a real live saver. Thanks so much for all your videos!!!!!

[@grantbingham4097]

Excellent video. The siphon jet was completely clogged with mineral buildup. After cleaning it out, toilet now works like new again. Thank you very much for your information!

[@hulabird11]

You helped me twice tonight Leah! You explain everything so well that I was able to do this myself!! Thanks!! It worked!

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Very helpful! Love all your videos. Thank you for all that you do!

[@JoonieJuice]

Wow I really needed to see this. For over 5 yrs I've been complaining about my toilet & never had the money to replace it. Now I may not have to. So weird how I ended up here...my 3 yr old wanted to watch a toilet flush several times. 😆 Thank you for these very clear directions 🥰

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I just cannot get my head around why anyone would give you a thumb's down Leah, your the only DIY channel I'm subscribed to thank you.

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Good thing you can’t see thumbs down anymore 🎉

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Another wonderful video, I have been a single mom DIYer for over 30 years and I have never seen anyone talk about this issue before, Thank you!

[@stuntedmonk]

They should have left home by now surely! 🤗

[@dveronic]

On mine it was the siphon jets that were plugged. A horrible buildup of lime scale and only one worked on my toilet, so slow flush. Thanks Leah. Your contribution to humanity.

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Leah, you are so charismatic and I respect your knowledge. Please keep making informative videos! (I might recommend a pumice stone for people with severe caking under the bowl rim.)

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Everybody loves Jane. Always a new learning and i know some things

[@avh4464]

Just what I needed! Had no idea it was such an easy fix! Thanks so much!

[@NYDRAINS]

Helpful video, I did try this for a customer years ago who had a slow flushing toilet and it did improve the water flow and flush!

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Oh Leah, I think you are wonderful. Thank you for explaining/demonstrating this with such clarity and kind encouragement.... Subbed

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If you're not on the radio, I'm astonished. Very well delivered. 😁❤️

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I just subscribed and also sent a screen shot of your channel to my daughter who is about to buy her first house. With crazy prices all they can afford are fixer uppers. Thank you so much.

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Haha, I always tell everybody "I'm just polishing a turd!"

[@danielledriscoll128]

Both Jonas & your guidance are great. I I've been thinking it was water pressure being low, but other bathroom pressure was fine. I will try bucket water to see if exit or entry of water needs clearing.

[@mus0u]

thank you for this tip! i moved to a place with very hard water and have been surprised at how frequently i have to use vinegar to remove mineral deposits from my shower, but i never connected the dots that the same thing would be happening to the toilet bowl jet apertures as well.

[@Chereese0808]

Thank you Leah!! I can't believe Miss Vinegar here 🙋🏼‍♀️hadn't thought of this. I'll definitely do this for preventative maintenance. Yay!!! Love your channel.

[@michaelfrancisco8166]

Thank you so much! I spent a lot of time just plunging my toilet because I thought it was just backed up (my son had just used it and.... well you get the picture). Just when I thought I had to call a plumber I saw your video. I NEVER would've thought to clean out the tank and empty and scrub the bowl. I was shocked at what I saw under the rim when I looked at it with a mirror, I mean I clean it every day. Anyway, you saved me a lot of money and stress. I'm subscribing now, I love DIY help!

[@lechatbotte.]

Oh my gosh this is so timely for me. I as just wondering about how to clean those jets. The handyman’s secret weapon duct tape lol

[@seejanedrill]

I always keep duct tape handy

[@sjr7822]

For me, it's duct tape and expanding foam!

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Me too. Same thing. I love that lady!

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Gotta love Red Green! He was so darn handy with that stuff.

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@@JoeBidenIsNotMyPresident wondered if anyone watched red. I’ve been binge watching the shows here on KZbin

[@zelda_kelly]

Thank you, Leah! This is a great video for those of us living in homes that are more than 2 years old. I'll be definitely trying your remedy this week! Keep those videos coming please!

[@seejanedrill]

Always nice hearing from you!

[@TADDs101]

I had the flushing problem last year, i cleaned all of my jet holes after soaking with vinegar, used pipe cleaners and it worked great

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you have a new subscriber! This is a very down to earth, no nonsense approach with a very pleasant manner about you. Thanks for sharing this!

[@SavedByGrace1965]

Love your videos ... when I can find the time, I plan on watching some of your older ones.

[@carter358]

Thank You!! I used CLR because we have heavy limescale here on the East coast and it worked perfectly!

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Amazing content as always, thank you Leah!

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Wow I never even knew this existed. So glad I found this video!!! Love your channel.

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I had lost your channel and happy to say I found it and subscribed. Great instructional videos!

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I always learn so much from this channel. Thanks Leah!

[@rebeccatunnacliffe576]

Fantastic! You fixed my problem and I enjoy your style.

[@WhitMar007]

This video just saved me! My siphon was clogged. i didn’t even know what that was until your video. Thank you so much!!!

[@rafaelrosario8158]

Thank you Leah. Never, even from plumbing videos have I ever seen this one. And you just helped out big❤️😎✊🏻

[@craigmcmath7268]

Wow!!!!!!!! I'm blown away.... never thought to clean out the supply holes👏👏🙏🙏 great job!!

[@HighDepth3D]

6 months of double/triple flushing until I took the bowl off the flange to realize the drain wasn’t blocked. Then I saw your video today and cleaned up all the mineral deposits in the jet siphon with a wooden chopstick. Problem solved! Thank you so much Leah!

[@EddieJazzFan]

I did this on my original house toilet from 1959. Worked great! Thanks.

[@richardmoskola8638]

Did this today, worked like a charm. Thank you so much!