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.