To use a drain snake to clear a clog in a sink drain pipe follow these steps.
Using a drain snake.
This component can become damaged when using a plumber s snake so it s best to remove and protect it.
The auger begins its journey down the drain.
Push the end of the snake into the drain opening and turn the handle on the drum that contains the coiled up snake.
Clogged drains inevitably happen in every home and when they do you have a few options for clearing them.
A sewer drain snake is used to clear a main line stoppage.
Fortunately like other drain snakes a sewer drain snake can be rented for the day from a tool and equipment rental location.
A drain snake can be a do it yourself solution to a professional level problem.
The equipment is easy to use but ask the dealer for operating instructions.
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.
A plumber s snake or drain auger is a tool that reaches down into pipes to remove clog causing blockage.
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.
If you have confirmed that you have a main sewer line clog you may wish to attempt to clear it yourself.