Not quite sure where to start.
Have had 2 failures to drain on the upstairs toilet 2x about 3 or 4 weeks apart. The first one was 6 - 8 weeks ago. Today the toilet downstairs from it exhibited the same trouble. First time ever. I was able to clear all of them with a bit of plunger activity and they all seem to work ok, meaning good and quick swirling action, afterwards. Today, I also ran both sinks and the shower for a few minutes and then flushed the toilet. Filled and drained with no problem although I thought I saw a few small bubbles come up from the toilet drain as it started the flush.
We have company coming and I am trying to figure out if a plumber is needed.
We have been in this house since '92. This is the first time we have had any sort of plumbing problem. No plumbing work done in the neighborhood. No kids or pets around. I am fairly sure nothing has been droped in either toilet, but I wouldn't rule it out. The other toilet, washing machine and kitchen on the other side of the house are all draining freely, no hiccups. I don't hear or see any burping or odd gurgling noises. Have not had any problems with the sinks in either bathroom and the tubs don't get used, but I try to fill the traps every now and then.
So, Two toilets on same side of house are occasionaly failing to drain. Clear with a plunger. Work fine for several weeks. What can/should I check?
Have had 2 failures to drain on the upstairs toilet 2x about 3 or 4 weeks apart. The first one was 6 - 8 weeks ago. Today the toilet downstairs from it exhibited the same trouble. First time ever. I was able to clear all of them with a bit of plunger activity and they all seem to work ok, meaning good and quick swirling action, afterwards. Today, I also ran both sinks and the shower for a few minutes and then flushed the toilet. Filled and drained with no problem although I thought I saw a few small bubbles come up from the toilet drain as it started the flush.
We have company coming and I am trying to figure out if a plumber is needed.
We have been in this house since '92. This is the first time we have had any sort of plumbing problem. No plumbing work done in the neighborhood. No kids or pets around. I am fairly sure nothing has been droped in either toilet, but I wouldn't rule it out. The other toilet, washing machine and kitchen on the other side of the house are all draining freely, no hiccups. I don't hear or see any burping or odd gurgling noises. Have not had any problems with the sinks in either bathroom and the tubs don't get used, but I try to fill the traps every now and then.
So, Two toilets on same side of house are occasionaly failing to drain. Clear with a plunger. Work fine for several weeks. What can/should I check?