At the point when your plumbing framework works the way it should, it’s anything but difficult to overlook. Be that as it may, when an issue becomes all you think about, the pipes turns into whatever you can consider until the point that you settle the issue. Maybe you’re encountering a toilet bubbling when your shower drains. Learn more about what can cause this issue and how to settle it.

What Causes Toilet Bubbles When the Tub Drains?

The toilet bubbling phenomenon originates from something many refer to as wet venting. Plumbing codes require all drains to be vented independently to anticipate pressure buildup and to vent sewer gases outside. Be that as it may, when a few fixtures are so close to one another in the bathroom, a single vent pipe may facilitate numerous drains, including the tub, sink, and toilet.

At the point when a drain or vent blockage happens in this sort of design, air may enter and exit through one installation when you utilize another. This is the thing that influences the toilet to bubble or sink gargle when the bath drains. You may notice that all the bathroom installations are slow to deplete and the toilet flushes sluggishly when a blockage frames in a wet vented system.

How to Troubleshoot Air Bubbles in the Toilet Bowl

The clog causing air bubbles in the toilet may be minor or quite severe. To help you determine how serious the problem is, follow these troubleshooting tips.

Clear the shower drain

Expel the strainer and clean any hair and soap scum from it. At that point, insert a plumbing snake into the drain. This expels impediments a foot or two down. Fitting the tub and fill it with a couple of creeps of water. Release the plug, and as the water drains, watch out for the toilet. In the event that the bubbling continues, you know the blockage is further down.

Clean further down the drain

One option is to pour drain cleaning chemicals down the shower drain, but we don’t recommend this because repeated use of chemical cleaners can deteriorate your plumbing. Plus, do you really want to send all those chemicals into the drinking water supply?
It’s better to use safe enzyme-based cleaners, baking soda, peroxide, or salt. You can also use a longer plumbing auger to reach further into the plumbing system. Of course, if the toilet is bubbling, it’s also affected, which means plunging the toilet could be useful for clearing the blockage.

Clear the vent

If your effort to clear the plumbing doesn’t work, the blockage could be located in the vent. The main vent stack should exit through the roof. Pay a visit there, and you may discover leaves or other debris blocking the vent.

Remove surface debris and spray water down the vent to help clear obstructions further down. If the vent overflows, use a plumbing auger to remove stubborn clogs. Once cleared, consider installing a protective screen over the plumbing vent to prevent a repeat occurrence.

Why Call a Professional to Fix the Situation

If these troubleshooting tips seem overwhelming, or you try them to no avail, call us for help at (850) 332-5123. Our experienced plumbers have the right tools and knowledge to fix the problem without causing further damage. We can also locate inherent problems with your plumbing, such as an uphill drain, that may be the root cause of air bubbles in the toilet bowl.

For help unclogging your toilet or shower drain, contact Elite Mechanical today.