A drain snake, or plumbing auger, is a long, flexible steel cable—ranging from 15 to 50+ feet—that feeds into pipes, with a spiral-shaped auger head that can pierce, grab, or break apart clogs. Manual Hand-Crank Drum Auger: Compact and affordable (e.g., Husky 15 ft. Manual Drain Snake Go to product viewer dialog for this item. ), ideal for clogs in the near part of the drain.
Pull the snake back out of the drain. It will likely bring back a mess of lint and soap scum. snake washer drain
Turn the handle clockwise while pushing the snake forward to break through or latch onto the debris. A drain snake, or plumbing auger, is a
The weekend started with the rhythmic hum of the washing machine, but just as the spin cycle hit its peak, the hum turned into a frantic gurgle. Within seconds, a wave of grey, soapy water began cascading over the top of the standpipe, turning the laundry room floor into a miniature lake. ), ideal for clogs in the near part of the drain