To use a drain snake to clear a clog in a sink drain pipe follow these steps.
Using a drain snake.
Clogged drains inevitably happen in every home and when they do you have a few options for clearing them.
Push the end of the snake into the drain opening and turn the handle on the drum that contains the coiled up snake.
A sewer drain snake is used to clear a main line stoppage.
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.
Optional but recommended remove the p trap which is the bent pipe that sits right below the sink.
This component can become damaged when using a plumber s snake so it s best to remove and protect it.
A drain snake can be a do it yourself solution to a professional level problem.
Fortunately like other drain snakes a sewer drain snake can be rented for the day from a tool and equipment rental location.
Keep pushing more of the snake into the drain until you feel resistance.
The basic process is as follows.
If you have confirmed that you have a main sewer line clog you may wish to attempt to clear it yourself.
The auger begins its journey down the drain.