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