2025年1月21日 · A drain snake is an essential plumbing tool featuring a long, flexible coiled wire with a corkscrew end. To use it, you simply feed the end into your sink or bathtub drain and turn the crank to push the wire through the pipe.

2023年8月14日 · Struggling with a tough clog? Learning how to use a drain snake is simple—and can save you the cost of a plumber's visit.

2024年2月21日 · This guide will help you select, and show you how to use, a plumbing snake. When a drain is slow or completely stopped up, an auger is used to fix the problem. Clearing a clogged drain is easier when you have the right tools and know how to use a drain auger.

2024年5月13日 · Use a drain snake when your sink, shower, or tub drain is draining slowly or is not draining at all due to soft clogs located up to 15 to 25 feet down the line. Snaking or augering a drain solves drainage problems that cannot be cured by chemicals or plunging because it can pull the clog backward.

2022年11月11日 · Plumber’s snakes work by breaking through blockages. You do this by sliding the auger end of the device into the blocked drain. Once inserted into the drain, you rotate the handle to extend the coil. Most drain snakes are around 50 feet long. This means they are effective in pretty much any drain.

2023年5月4日 · Learn how to use a drain snake to clear pesky plumbing clogs yourself, saving you time and money.

2024年7月4日 · Knowing how to use a drain snake lets you clear clogs in home drains. Whether you need tips for snaking the drain on a slow-draining tub or want to know how to use a plumber snake on a sink drain, our instructions for snaking pipes will help you clear clogged drains without calling a plumber.

Use a plumbing snake to locate and remove blockages from drains, then test & maintain pipes for future clogs. A plumbing snake, otherwise known as a drain auger or drain snake, is an elongated metal cable having at one end a cone-shaped auger.

2024年11月20日 · To make the most of your plumbing snake and protect your pipes, keep these practical tips in mind: Use Gentle Force: Avoid using excessive force, as this can damage pipes or push the clog further down. Choose the Right Snake: Use a small snake for sink drains and a larger one for toilets or main sewer lines.

4 天之前 · Step 4: Insert the Plumber’s Snake. Feed the snake cable into the drain opening. Turn the handle clockwise to push the snake further into the pipe. If you feel resistance, rotate the snake back and forth to break through the clog.