Using A Drain Snake

The auger begins its journey down the drain.

Using a drain snake.

Push the end of the snake into the drain opening and turn the handle on the drum that contains the coiled up snake. If you have confirmed that you have a main sewer line clog you may wish to attempt to clear it yourself. The basic process is as follows. You can use a plunger the least expensive option and proper first choice you can try pouring chemicals down the drain not good for the environment and potentially dangerous to anyone working on the drain.

Optional but recommended remove the p trap which is the bent pipe that sits right below the sink. Snakes make up the middle ground between common household plungers and the really big guns if you re dealing with a clog too stubborn for your plunger then a snake is your best chance to clear it out yourself. To use a drain snake to clear a clog in a sink drain pipe follow these steps. This component can become damaged when using a plumber s snake so it s best to remove and protect it.

The equipment is easy to use but ask the dealer for operating instructions. A sewer drain snake is used to clear a main line stoppage. A plumber s snake or drain auger is a tool that reaches down into pipes to remove clog causing blockage. Clogged drains inevitably happen in every home and when they do you have a few options for clearing them.