How To Use A Drain Snake To Unclog Any Drain! Home DIY For Begginers!

[@lancehayashi8667]

Thanks for the video! My wife was on the phone with the plumber and I told her to hang up and give me an hour. I bought a similar snake for $10 and we got it unclogged! Probably saved us at least a couple hundred dollars.

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad you got the issue fixed and I was able to help! 🙏🏽😊👍🏽

[@miggyfrfr3604]

LITERALLY SAMEE

[@isaacfalade4236]

Nice.

[@teyounislovely4715]

I used that Everytime my good friend samee needs me to unclog a drain from one of her rental properties!....

[@nickobenson]

They wanted 240

[@RealtorAnnMoehring]

Fantastic video - narrator is easy to super thorough and easy to understand - gives multiple options and advice - saved me $250 a plumber charged me last time - THANK YOU!

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad to be of service and able to help you! 👍🏽😊🙏🏽

[@katiemark353]

I wanna tell you that I watched this video did what you said and it worked! Not only that but you aren't trying to be a badass or know it all like most of the other plumbing vids on yt. Thank you so much and God bless you.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽 so much! Means a lot! I’m glad I could be of help! Please be safe and Much blessings to you and your family 🙏🏽

[@tomnoddy1]

Let me first just say THANK YOU! You just saved me hundreds of dollars on a plumber. I purchased the exact same drum auger as you did from my local hardware store (True Value) and followed your instructions to the letter. It worked just as you said it would. I even extracted the same giant wet rat-looking clump of hair that you did. Now my shower works great. Thank you again.

[@willieearles3151]

Always nice to hear about people going to the local stores. They’re always helpful and polite. I love Home Depot but it’s hard finding help there.

[@moneymaker8965]

I love you💖 why? Because I was feeling completely defeated when I thought I had solved my problem by cleaning out the trap pipe first. Apparently, it was a double clog and I sat down almost in tears with the fear of how much a plumber would cost. Then I remembered I had 25ft snake in my trunk that I never returned from a year ago since I didn't know how to use it but someone recommended I should have one as a home owner. Your video has brought joy to my life in a time of despair so I love you!

[@pj-light-glass]

All good instructions and demonstration. One thing I might add is the metal "snake" is often not attached to the wheel. I learned this by surprise, lucky I caught it before it snaked away down to the main system all downhill. I took a piece of blue duct tape and wrapped it at 3 feet before the end, so I have a clue when the cable is almost fully deployed. Clean and dry the cable after use and use some oil, WD40 or even a bit of motor oil on a rag and run the cable through the oily rag. Thank goodness for KZbin!!

[@terrapinflyer273]

WD40... Why didn't I think of that. I bought one last night (Rigid brand), used it at my mom's. Brought it home, rinsed it off w the hose outside, and let it air dry (like directions said) on the sidewalk. Thought about it when I woke up today that humidity increases in the early morning. Went and coiled it back up and noticed it was already starting to rust. Guess I could soak the cable in vinegar or something to get rid of the rust... But, on the bright side the cable and reel are both only $~40 as needed. Rather than $160 on the low end for an independent plumber to make a simple house call. I wonder if WD40 might remove some of that rust since it's only in the cable crevices... As long as I don't have to buy a snake to snake out the snake that broke in the drain while I was snaking the drain. Y'know! 😄

[@estatesm4914]

To avoid sewer gas and bad smell caused by acidic materials, pour baking soda solution at least 10 minutes before your drainage cleaning work. Also use face mask and turn on exhaust fans.

[@FitzpatrickCarl]

Many many thanks! I googled a drain snake and got one similar. Tried it but did not fix the issue. Thought i'd check for a you tube video hoping i would not find someone who spends 15 mins talking before they half showed the use. Your Video was spot on very direct and allowed me to confidently clear the blockage. Happy drain happy Mrs ..The washing machine is back in use!

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Best advice to avoid kinking the cable is to only have 4" of it out between the tool and drain opening. Push the cable by hand when you're in a straight section of pipe, no real need to spin it unless you're at a bend or some other resistance like a blockage. Also, put your drill on the slow speed setting and go slowly, don't crank it super fast like you were doing. If the cable jams you will bend/kink it permanently and ruin it. After cleaning it you should let it dry, then add a light coating of oil to prevent rust, before coiling it back in the container.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much for this advice 🙏🏽👍🏽😊

[@m47kr3nt0n]

Damn I've kinked the cable.

[@ascendingwithyhormajestyde5395]

Thank you for your extra advice

[@DeerUNIT42]

Will WD-40 do?

[@germandimplez]

Thanks for the advice!!! 💰

[@Jentt]

THANK YOU SOOOOOOOO MUCH!!!! OMG I had a horrible clog in a sink. Tried everything and even got a drum auger but I wasn't using it correctly till I watched you and now I believe its clear WOOHOO!!!!!

[@cynthiaajmurray1827]

Thank you SO much for showing us how to do this! I have to be my own plumber today and I've been very anxious about trying this, so I hope it will work for me.as.simply as it did for you! God bless you!

[@mariafecruz8504]

I just followed your instructions and tried 4-5 times (snake kept hitting the bend), and lo and behold, water draining! Thank you for an easy to follow instructions!

[@hendersonk1013]

Cleared a shower drain today with the help of this video. It was the perfect explanation!

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m so happy I could help! Thank you 🙏🏽

[@RDD1986]

Thanks for the video! Used this on a bathroom sink (after removing the p-trap) and finally freed a clog I had tried everything else on!

[@sprite1784]

Thank you! Very informative, easy to follow, and quick to the point. My drain has more going on than a snake can fix, but now I know how to do it right next time

[@stevenaguilar7710]

I went into Lowe's today and purchased one of these augers to clear my washer drain. After reading all the helpful comments, I was able to do this. Thanks for the great tutorial.

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I was a bale to help and you got your problem fixed! 🙏🏽😊👍🏽

[@laurelcarden9978]

This was a perfect tutorial! Thanks for saving me a call to the plumber!

[@FixThisHouse]

You are most welcome 🙏🏽!

[@Jacvez09]

Thanks for the video. I’ve used this before, but a little refresher before I jump under my sink and kink the snake. Thank you, Sir! ✌🏽☺️🙏🏽

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! And best of luck on your project my friend! 🙏🏽👍🏽😊 I hope you get the clog out!

[@Blue28485]

This is by far the best video explaining how the job is done. I was lost for an hour and your video helped me (and a panicked wife after shower). Thank you so much, you are an amazing person!!!

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much for the love and support! 🙏🏽😊 I’m glad I could be of help!

[@TulsaDude]

Amazing video! This was a project I put off for months because of fear and now I completed it in under an hour, LOL! The wife and daughter are happy to use the shower again, thanks man

[@woodworkerroyer8497]

I think that drill feature is essential. Saves tons of time. One thing I disagree with, though. Please don't use that on a high speed setting. 500rpm is the top end of it, and I'd say 200 is fine (that's low speed, high torque mode, and like half throttle on the trigger). And set the torque clutch on the drill to the lowest setting that will turn the snake. Start off slow, then ramp up to where you feel comfortable (up to 500 rpm, at least on my Ridgid model). I run it for about 3 seconds, extend the snake a few inches, then run for another 3 seconds, etc. (If your model has an auto feed like my ridgid, that means 3 seconds free spinning, then 2 advancing, then 3 free spinning, etc.) That gives the drill enough time to catch the clog or clean the drain, and doesn't just hammer it into that clog so it binds. The clutch mode is VERY important because it keeps you from getting that snake bound and then just wrapping it up or kinking it up in the drain.

[@reyg39]

Thank you so much! I was about to call a plumber, but I watched your video, purchased the drain snake at home depot for $29 and I carefully followed your instructions and it worked perfectly.

[@markdomizio7024]

Video was very helpful. The snake I have is hand feed only, but, the tip on pulling it back and turning the handle worked great. Leave only approximately 4 inches of snake line from the top. It holds it in place better while it works itself further down the drain. Once that is down I extended more line until there was almost none left. Never saw what was clogging it though. Used this method in my washer drain. Works so far.

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m very glad to be of help! I’m glad you got it fixed! 🙏🏽😊👍🏽

[@RPWhitworth]

Thank you! Think tip for how to get it around a corner was exactly what I needed! Just after 4:00

[@BlackArroToons]

Watched a bunch of videos on this but this is the most helpful so far, thank you for your great demonstration of the Auger to get that giant glob of stuff from the drain. Great video.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

[@marioarroyo9316]

Qp 17th

[@TheFriscoBassAce]

Thank you for this video. I watched several others that just did not get to the point or were horrible quality. It's clear that you know what you're doing and can explain it in an easy to understand format with pro quality video. Great job!

[@melanieriggins9871]

This is the best video thank you so much for posting, probably saved us hundreds. You did a great job of explaining at the most simplest terms.

[@oolana3530]

OMG, baking soda and vinegar twice, no luck. Bought a little snaker, like the one you have; followed all of your instructions and bam!! Free flowing water!!! Wonderful video and thank you so much!! Now, maybe you can show us how to install a simple ceiling light fixture??? Please? Thanks again!

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much for watching! I’m so glad I could be of help. I will definitely make a simple light fixture video! I just installed one on my guest bathroom so please stay tuned! 🙏🏽😊 if that video doesn’t help let me know the specifics you need 👍🏽😊

[@lorns6254]

Brilliant thank you! Saved my parents drain with this video.

[@Kanakimiki]

Just want to say, I was at my wits end trying to get our bathtub unclogged. Watched this video, worked on it for a solid 20 minutes and bam, clog came free. Thank you so much for this, I did NOT want to call a plumber

[@Stratman5150]

Thanks so much for this video. A bathroom sink wouldn’t come unplugged after plunging and using liquid plumber. I checked the P trap and realized it must be farther down. I was nervous to try an auger until I watched your video. I got nervous using it at first when I hit something but tightened it and it kept going. So after weeks of dealing with a clogged sink the auger worked! I didn’t get your same auger, mine is just a hand crank. But I mainly wanted to thank you for the encouragement and easy to follow video that gave me the courage to give this a try with success!

[@1front10back]

I ended up using the coat hanger method and it worked! Thanks for the video.

[@designertjp-utube]

Hi! Thank You for your Video Drain Plummer Tip Fix Demonstration.! Your *Drain* *Clog* *Repair* was so successfully effective, inside your lovely home, until I thought it was staged!

[@MrTimjin]

the hair ball fished out, is so satisfying.

[@FixThisHouse]

Yes haha 😂, but in real life it made me gag 🤢 😂

[@rustythrombosis5417]

Nice job. Thoroughly explained, and yet still quick and concise.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much for watching. Thank you for Your kind words 🙏🏽😊

[@madhavaprasadsanthanakumar8612]

You gave confidence that we can DIY, save some significant dollars. Thank you so much

[@car7412]

What a beautiful, satisfying sound towards the end!

[@andrewburgemeister6684]

Oh my god, those sounds of unclogging and clearing is so beautiful!

[@joleneguerrero4794]

Finally was able to clear a huge clog in the tub thats been there since we moved in. I have the hand auger but it doesnt do much. So I decided to get the one with a drill attachment. Let me tell you, it made a huge difference and now my tub drains great! Thanks for this video 😊

[@RomnysGonzalez]

Save me a big bill from a plumber. A now i own a Drain Snake like that one and never again gonna get another headache because of this. Thank you.

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

[@yoboi13]

Thank you, I didn’t understand what I was doing wrong and it was that 90 degree turn. I didn’t know how to get past it. Thank you so much!

[@JimofTheLionKings]

Great video, straight to the point with results. Thank you! Imagine how much money you have saved people from having to call a Plumber?$?$?$

[@yazminrubi6779]

Thanks so much for this video I was able to do it in less then 20 minutes. Save me lots of money

[@Inno94709]

Thanks!

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much Jay! Means A LOT! 😊🙏🏽

[@trhl1155]

Very good instructional video. No nonsense. Straight to the point.

[@dvtco.2545]

Excellent Video! Thank you for this. We have used a cheap hand auger in the past (4'-5' max length?). Yes, hair is the shower drain problem. I'm also guessing this will work with toilets too! And thanks for the reminder of cleaning before storing. We will be upgrading to your model today. Plumbers aren't cheap.

[@bwg2020]

thank you for sharing this! well done and very clear and excellent demonstration. I had done the wire hanger and draino- but i wasn't sure about the drain auger.

[@coder-scent9175]

2024 best tutorial ever!!!!, it worked

[@williamcornejo5020]

Thanks a lot for the information. It help me to fix my shower drain problem

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽 for watching!

[@kenmeidinger1456]

Thank you so much for this video. It really helped me out. I bought the same tool it worked perfectly.

[@clarke2373]

omfg, took me way too long to realise I could just use a clothe hanger for my sink, it did the trick, thanks for the video

[@sv0726]

Thank you our snake didn’t come with instructions and had no idea we could use the drill. Awesome thanks

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much!

[@hambat226]

You are so pretty

[@marietannus6623]

Great step by step instructions! Thank you so much.

[@ybeats4718]

I gave it s a try and it worked. Thanks for the great video. Saved us a lot of money

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! Thank you 🙏🏽

[@ManuelMartinez-ri7zc]

Hey bro, just want to say thank u for making this video. It was as clear n educational. 👍🏽

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

[@albertzapata3504]

Good Video Bro! You just made it easier for me to unclog my shower drain!👍🏻 With the Drain Auger.

[@FixThisHouse]

Than you so much! I’m glad I could be for help! 🙏🏽😊

[@iBOAZ]

Thanks for this video, I’m gonna buy this tool this Tuesday and see if it works, I will keep you posted, I’ve tried everything else so far and my sink is filled with water cause it’s so clogged. Fingers crossed :)

[@johnnyhollick300]

Thank you, this got me through some serious frustration with my shower

[@LodyLynn]

Thank you for a great demo & explanation!

[@BradM73]

Thanks for the video! I just got a Cobra drain snake and wasn't completely sure how to use it. You answered all my questions and earn a like!

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽 so much! 😊👍🏽

[@lilbvddyent2640]

This is so easy you can do it in sandals wow 🤩

[@FixThisHouse]

Yes 👍🏽! Haha sorry got to keep it island style 🏝 🩴

[@KrazyKZs_Garage]

Thank you very much. Awesome video and helpful around-the-house tutelage.

[@germandimplez]

I know I have LOTS of hair in my drain. Bought this exact auger today at Lowes for $27. But I did hit a 90 degree turn (like you did) and it just wouldn’t budge. Thanks for your video. I think I can do this now. ❤️

[@josephfulcher9410]

I am cleaning out my bathtub now with a cobra and I close it back up now my shower doesn't work what is the problem

[@germandimplez]

@@josephfulcher9410 sorry. My little auger didn’t work. I had to call a plumber. He had a much higher quality auger and it “kind of” worked. I still get back up about once a month, but letting drano sit overnight helps. You too may have to call someone. Sorry. But sometimes ya just gotta bite the bullet and pay the piper. I wish i could help you more. Good luck!!

[@chrisu7022]

Awesome i didnt know how to use this type of snake and i got to do a sink so thank you very much

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! 👍🏽😊

[@noelrubio5327]

The best video explain how hose this snake I’m about return the one I buy because I don’t know how use thank brother

[@duckbear803]

Thank you for this video!! You made it so easy ❤

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

[@TaunaWestCoast]

Thanks for the video! My kitchen sink drains are blocked. Will the same method work in the kitchen?

[@miguelguevara4403]

This was extremely useful thanks man.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽 so much! Glad to help!

[@c.m.bigler]

Lmfao ...didn't watch the video, was just scrolling when I saw the snake, a snake I've never even seen yet... Lol... That accepts your power impact tool to turn the drum. I'm sure it works great I'm sure the instruction in the video is solid. This comment is about labeling. And boy, is it funny to see a how to video for beginners with the thumbnail image that might be the most intimidating way to use a snake, from a beginner's perspective. Note: don't expect a beginner to have anything except the most basic and rudimentary tools... And then don't be surprised when they don't even have that. I needed that chuckle.

[@jem77469]

Worked like a charm!! THANK YOU!!!!!

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! Thank you 🙏🏽

[@williamhodor1778]

Amazing and super helpful. Going to do this tonight or tomorrow.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you William! I wish you the best!👍🏽😊

[@sammynavaIII]

Great video! I'm going to try this in the morning.

[@psychmr2365]

Good job. Yesterday I bought that brand of snake at Lowe’s but got the small one that has no drill feature.

[@RandyMoon-gd6gm]

Thank you so much for this video! Very helpful indeed!

[@bafanamsibi4478]

Very helpful. Well demonstrated. Thank you.

[@orsoncart802]

Thanks. Excellent illustration of the use of the tool! 👍 P.S. $78 to ship to England, so I bought a less fancy one (no drill feature) available here for £23 = about $31. You lucky fellows get a better deal! USA USA USA! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😁

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you! 🙏🏽

[@JB-jq6si]

If you are unclogging your kitchen sink with a coat hanger beware and put a bucket under the sink. Our sink was completely clogged with some water in it. The coat hanger pierced the pipe and water went everywhere. The pipes were very old and would have broken anyway but just as a precaution, put a bucket under it, It would of saved us some panic and a couple hours of cleaning up!

[@StreamGawd]

Ayyye thx for the vid.. just got this out of walmart. Worked on my kitchen sink

[@savitakirsh4359]

Our shower drain is not clogged but there is an awful sewer smell comes out during shower. I have tried baking soda / vinegar, drano, bleach - all these several times but the smell is still there. I will use the auger tomorrow but we don't have a drill to turn it. Will the snake go up and down the bend without the drill? Thank you sharing this video.

[@rubenlibra2352]

Most likely a bad connection issue. Unfortunately odds are you're gonna have to call an actual plumber.

[@jasonw5604]

This is the best video, it saves me!

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽 so much!

[@robc7903]

Really clear instructions, thank you for your help with using a tool like this 👍

[@FixThisHouse]

You are very welcome! Thank you for watching! 🙏🏽😊👍🏽

[@jackbradley6042]

Perfect! Thank you for your help. I now know what to do.

[@shosmyth1454]

Thank you. Please do how to use Toilet Auger and how many feet Toilet Auger should be?

[@FixThisHouse]

Depends on the size of your home. If you have a big home, I would go a longer size just to be sure . 👍🏽😊

[@renegade637]

I got a 25 foot drain auger with drill attachment from Harbor Freight for $15. It paid itself off in less than a week when I cleared out the kitchen sink and then the bathtub.

[@user-dl123]

excellent instruction how to use augar. Thanks.

[@bilb.o]

Omg, that looked like a dookie! Great and satisfying video!

[@ashishjp7698]

Very helpful. Saved myself 400$

[@indistinctchatter6677]

Very good video. I tried using my snake similar tou yours and the locky thing broke. I'll be going out to get one tomorrow. I always rinsed, dried and oiled it. I realized I bought it in 1986 so they last many years and many houses. I got my money's worth. LOL.

[@TheMichelerocks1]

Thank you! Just purchased drain snake and will use your technique. #newhomeowner

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽! This is a homeowner must have 👍🏽 and congrats on the new home!

[@EmpyreanLightASMR]

I've only watched two videos and this was perfect. I would not have done this correctly otherwise. The takeaway from the other video is to clean afterwards with baking soda and even use lime juice to help with the smell. I'm wondering if i should get a haircut first before attempting this so i don't start the problem all over again 😂 thank you!!!!

[@andrewburgemeister6684]

Use lemon juice as it’s more acidic and will eat more off minor soap scum.

[@EmpyreanLightASMR]

@@andrewburgemeister6684 Fair enough! Thanks!

[@sh3llz214]

Perfect instructions. Thank you

[@lovinme4moi22]

Hi! Would it work if something fell in there ? Like a little cap?

[@FixThisHouse]

Hi! I think this tool would be much helpful to get that cap : amzn.to/3XwPRfG

[@trentweston8306]

Thank for the video I improvised a little on my tub shower combo but everything you said was spot on. How am I meant to clean the cable? It smells horrid! Hahaha

[@FixThisHouse]

Glad I could be of help! What I did to clean the cable was rinse with hot water. If you have a deep sink this would help greatly or just take it outside and just wash it off with mild soap and with the garden hose 👍🏽😊

[@covetthecamper2289]

Take the drain snake tool outside and spray with a garden hose then in a spray bottle, mix 2oz bleach with 12oz water and spray the drain snake cable. Let it set for 20 minutes, rinse with hose water, dry as you wind it back into the tool casing.

[@lancehayashi8667]

Tip: If you have someone in your household with long hair, I would do this in the shower about every 6 months. I did this again yesterday and pulled out a huge clump of hair. I usually do it in the winter and in the summer, or do it when your shower doesn't seem to be draining well.

[@mahmoudabubakar1694]

Congratulations job well done and thank you.I appreciate it so much.

[@44556613able]

Pulling that mass of hair is so satisfying to watch. Can I use this on my toilet? We have to flush 3 times sometimes with bucket water and not sure why.

[@FixThisHouse]

Haha yes so satisfying yet scary to see what’s going to come out lol. Yes you can use this for toilets as well, but I highly suggest to try using a plunger first. 🙏🏽😊

[@44556613able]

@@FixThisHouse thank you

[@2LiL-BiT]

Good catch! 🐟🐟🐟

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you! Looks more like 🐀 hehe 😅

[@JohnDoe-so9oy]

You did it! 👍🏽 I just watched.

[@chrismahfouz7709]

Thank you! We need to unclog the pipe on the dryer that goes out to the vent. It has been clogged for months to the point that I have to hang towels outside to dry. Some super smart person thought it was a good idea to vent it up into the attic or out of the roof. We aren’t sure which…😂. We don’t know what caused the blockage since there’s a lint screen on the dryer which we empty after every load or two. It just quit catching lint, strangely enough. 🤷🏼‍♀️ 🤷🏻‍♂️ 🙈🙉🙊We have an auger for the occasion-just like yours and we don’t have a drill …😅 We aren’t very handy around the house …🙊

[@nomad0815]

Can I use this tool on our drain on the basement? Where the washing machine and dryer drains out with big hole. Not sure what it’s called. Thank you

[@pswish2163]

Nice vid! People, be careful w the locking mechanism in these units. They screws can come undone, fall out,& get lost. Pretty frustrating when it happens.