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.

Using a drain snake.

Fortunately like other drain snakes a sewer drain snake can be rented for the day from a tool and equipment rental location. Clogged drains inevitably happen in every home and when they do you have a few options for clearing them. 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 drain snake can be a do it yourself solution to a professional level problem.

Optional but recommended remove the p trap which is the bent pipe that sits right below the sink. To use a drain snake to clear a clog in a sink drain pipe follow these steps. A plumber s snake or drain auger is a tool that reaches down into pipes to remove clog causing blockage. 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. The auger begins its journey down the drain. 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.