Toilet warning situations

This page lists common warning situations people notice when something is wrong with a toilet.

Each situation links to pages that explain when it may be reasonable to try basic actions and when professional help is needed.

• Water level behaving abnormally in the toilet bowl
• Toilet overflowing or nearly overflowing
• Water draining slowly or not draining at all
• Toilet backing up into other fixtures
• Gurgling or bubbling sounds from the toilet
• Water appearing around the toilet base or floor
• Toilet running or refilling unexpectedly
• Flush works weakly or inconsistently
• Sewage or unusual smells
• Problems that happen only under certain conditions