A drain auger, also known as a snake, is your last weapon if neither cleaning the trap or plunging to clear a plumbing blockage. The snake allows you to reach the clog and pull it out. Some snakes can be attached to an electric drill so that it can push through the clog. Because snakes can reach deep into drainpipes, they are very useful.
How to Use a Drain Auger
A rental center can rent an electric or manual drain auger for a small fee. It is very easy to use the equipment, but make sure you ask the dealer for instructions. This is the basic procedure:
- Place the snake’s end into the drain opening, and then turn the handle of the drum that holds the snake.
- Continue pushing the snake down the drain until it becomes resistant. To get the snake to bend around the trap beneath the sink,