How To Fix A Blocked Toilet May 2026

A metal coat hanger, duct tape.

A toilet auger (available at hardware stores for $15-$30). how to fix a blocked toilet

A flange plunger, rubber gloves, old towels. A metal coat hanger, duct tape

1/2 cup of dish soap, a bucket of hot (not boiling) water. A metal coat hanger

A blocked toilet is one of the most common—and most dreaded—household plumbing problems. The moment you flush and watch the water rise ominously toward the rim, panic can set in. But take a breath. In the vast majority of cases, you can fix the problem yourself in under 15 minutes with basic tools.