Toilet gurgles and leaks while running shower

[jvanpatten1]

I just moved into a house where the plumbing was completely replaced. I was showering last night when I noticed it wasn’t draining much water and I heard a gurgling sound coming from the toilet. When I got out of the shower the floor was soaked with water that appeared to come from the toilet. I think used the sink in the same bathroom for about 10 minutes and heard the same gurgling sound and observed bubbles in the toilet. Is this a serious problem or can it be easily fixed?
Thank you,
Jeff

Jeff Van Patten

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This may just be a plugged drain line. Go to any home center and purchase a drain snake (long metal tube for clearing drains) for around $10. Figure out the best way to access the pipes (underneath ideally in a clean out or thesink drain) slowly feed the snake into the drain and gently move it around to clear any clogs. Post back if that doesn’t work.

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You might also have a partially clogged vent stack pipe. Make sure that is also clear.

Let us know how it works out.

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