How to Snake a Drain | Step by Step DIY Plumbing | Zillow

You may be wondering: how do I snake a drain? This is a job you can easily do yourself. Leah from See Jane Drill shows you how to snake a drain using a drum augers.

1) Remove the p-trap on your sink. Make sure to use a bucket to catch the water that comes out.
2) Remove the front screw of the drum auger. Push the snake through the pipe until you meet resistance. Once you meet resistance, tighten the screw up.
3) Spin the auger to drill through the blockage. Turn the handle as you push forward.
4) Hold on to the end to loosen the nut, pull the snake out just a little bit, tighten the nut and repeat the process.
5) Once you've felt you've cleared the blockage, remove the drum auger and replace the p-trap

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