How to Use a Drum Auger | Clogged Drain?

[@consumerreviews5838]

This is what so many other DIY videos should be like. Most are poorly edited and, on average, are much longer (boring, time-wasting) than they need to be.

[@cinthia9602]

This is the best demonstration of an auger so far.

[@MarzDoyle]

You are now my hero. I bought a drum style auger but the instructions did not make sense. After watching your great video I was able to unblock my bath tub. Thank you my hero.😊😊😊

[@squireprince716]

I brought the tools and did everything you said to do and it worked. Now I am the hero of my house. Thanks so much 🙏

[@JorgeTorres-ko8bi]

Straight forward and to the point this is how videos should be made

[@amberkeller6757]

Been trying to drain my clogged sink and this is by far the best demo video I have found. I knew I needed this tool but I didn't understand how to use it. There are no instructions on the item when you buy it. Thank you for this through and quick video!

[@PROSDIY]

Thanks Amber! Good luck on your sink.

[@kroknit474]

Best Auger video thus far, thank you.

[@jroper3314]

Great! I'm in apartment maintenance and this video is more than helpful Thanks again!

[@larrybaker5316]

at 75 years old this video should be shown to every kid in high school. You did an excellent job.

[@bluemantom77]

I agree I learned this from my grandfather wanted to see the Ridgid version I own a husky version manual and can use a drill it's ok for the home owner I live in a condo so nothing fancy I picked the tools I own the handle 98 % of the stuff I need if I need some over that 98% I will buy it

[@janesmith9024]

Very useful. I have had mine for about 3 years but never used it properly until now.!

[@AFrankLender]

Excellent instructions and very concise presentation!!! You’re also an excellent example to not over explain (something I always work on).

[@tinokamung846]

Followed your technique and it made the difference! Finally unblocked the kitchen sink after almost 2 years 🙏🏾😭

[@BrianHeins-f9q]

Thanks for the tutorial on using the drain auger. My small hand plunger is no longer keeping the bathroom sink drain flowing free so I'll go at it with an auger, based on the class you just taught. I see that you also know what are the best gloves money can buy for general purpose use. For anyone reading, his gloves are Mechanix Fast-Fit Material 4X gloves. I've been wearing them every day at work for a few years now. They fit great, feel great when wearing, are insanely durable, and just work great for general purposes. I can't say enough good about them, so I always recommend them when the subject comes up.

[@capiii9266]

Taught me things I wish I had known with the auger I just replaced. I will pass this on. Thank you!

[@AGoodHandyman]

THE BEST VIDEOS I'VE SEEN ON PLUMBING.

[@PROSDIY]

Thanks Todd! Cheers!

[@uloveshawna]

Thank you ❤ Keep making videos! ...you have the perfect format.... no fluff, alllll useful stuff! 👍🏼 thank you again!

[@Josh-l9q6s]

Haven't done it yet. Have an issue and this was very informative. Straight to key points and simply explained.

[@gardengrower7633]

Wonderful, clear concise video

[@caleab27]

Great video! Thanks for the easy to follow instructions. I had a clogged laundry drain, emphasis on "had." Now I own a drum auger, lol!!!

[@GB-sw7so]

Thank you! For some reason I thought you had to crank knob throughout entire event. Better now and saved $100!!!

[@systemBuilder]

Amazingly complete coverage, thanks so much!

[@ricardoramirez7153]

Thanks for the excelente presentation and well done explaining. God bless you my brother.

[@Mindfullmikey]

Straight forward and concise. Thank you for this. Subscribed.

[@PROSDIY]

Thanks Aaron!

[@amandeepmaroke6267]

Thanks for the video. I was able to unclog my basement shower using the advice in this video :)

[@MikeTrieu]

That self-feeding feature is a game-changer!

[@partygemini87]

omg!!! thank you for the well explanation on how to snake the drain... i been struggling this whole week... didnt find no help with other videos... i bought a hand plus drill snake drain tool... i still dont know how to use the drill to attach on it... will probably need more practice... but all in all i was able to clear my drain using the hand feeding

[@Ivansk8erLP]

best tutorial and explanation I found. thank you.

[@bobjriley]

Great tips, just what I needed to get started and finish.

[@zenbaek2781]

Thank you so much for you video, I've found out what that square knob for now. That was the access port to work. That makes sense.

[@RighttothePointDIY]

Great video. To the point and very practical.

[@uloveshawna]

Ditto!

[@TheVinny337]

Awesome video! straight to the point...Thank you!

[@LDrosophila]

Thank you as a single woman I need this tutorial. My Dad failed me.

[@oclost]

Thanks bro. Keep em coming.

[@damnhockey]

Excellent video, lots of hands-on info, great info, thank-you

[@godisallaroundus]

Hey there this is a great video you have excellent content. Thank you. Wondering if you have any advice. The standalone shower which is near my wash machine backs up when the washing machine drains. I have run a 25-ft auger through the shower drain to no avail I am now working on the augering of the drain behind the washing machine. I'll take any advice or tips you might have. Thank you so much.

[@macole4958]

I noticed at 0:38 that the spring tip on the cable was slightly bent. is there any reason or advantage to that?

[@charleshoward9644]

Is there anyway in how to use this product to unclog an a/c drain pipe? Thanks for sharing the video.

[@BBv9000]

Is there some way to attach something to the tip to make the diameter larger? I have encountered a huge clog of thick goey grey matter that allowed the 1/4 inch snake to pass through but resealed after pulling the snake out. Water would not flow. Eventually, I had to cut the pipe and I used a shop vac to suction out the clog. It was a long turd of goey grey matter at least two or three feet long.

[@john172867]

Excellent presentation

[@FredontubeFightBack]

Thanks for showing the good technique!!! A+

[@chrisjoseph8220]

Very well done and i'm not to comment often but again well demo.

[@angelisone]

Mine sink pipe (4:10) has 4 angles and the last is like a 90 degree bent, can't turn pass the last 1. Any suggestions? I really don't want to cut the plastic (PCV) pipe. The plumber should be shot for doing a half passed job when this house was built. All 9 sinks have no shutoff valves. To make thing worst, main shutoff valve in the basement has corrosion & won't turns. Anyone know how to get to outside electronic water shutoff valve (buried under ground)?

[@gBayCanada]

Amazing content. I've watched a cluster of them today and have subscribed. Keep them coming.

[@PROSDIY]

Thanks Mike! I appreciate the positive feedback!

[@scorpionbradford8518]

Nice video. I learned good information here. Thanks

[@WatcherOnTheWall312]

Just the answer I was looking for thank you

[@patriciagarcia2766]

Thank you, for explaining!😊

[@Lisa-vj6pz]

Great video great demonstration thank you so much

[@oceanguy9039]

Hello thank you for the video! Can one use a drum auger on a toilet to clear clogs, or is the standard 3' toilet auger the more recommended choice?

[@djflipping6506]

Very helpful, thanks for making this video.

[@jaimemartinez9586]

Great information! Thanks!

[@darrellwilson5808]

Good video Bud!💪 Just got my auger. I'm going in!!!😩🤣

[@elizabethhusain7572]

My cable reattached from the base do you know how I reconnect it

[@pgwright1]

Super helpful video, thanks!

[@nancywalsh4436]

Excellent tutorial !!! Thanks very much !!!

[@PepperWilliams_songcovers]

Cool man! My two bathroom drains and kitchen sinks always tend to get clogged up. My wife tells me always when this happens, "Call Mike to fix it". Mike comes over, ten minutes later, he has his hand extended out for his $30.00. I pay him his cash and off he goes! Every three months or so, I'm paying Mike between $30 and $40 (if more than one sink). NOT ANYMORE!!! I'm going today, to buy me that rigid snake and unstop my sink (s). Thanks for the tips!

[@PROSDIY]

You're welcome! Hope it ends up saving you some money. Cheers!

[@ChaitanyaPolumetla]

Very helpful DIY video. Thank you!

[@PROSDIY]

Thank you Chaitanya Polumetla!

[@Hugo_Tate]

thanks for the video. very helpful

[@feleciasharps4308]

Great! Thank u...now off to ordering!

[@PROSDIY]

Good luck on your job! Cheers!

[@dross10001]

My toilet was clogged so I plugged it and water then backed up into the bathtub so now the tub and toilet are backed up. Would this work to fix this issue. Can this drum auger reach the main sewer line from the tub? Thanks in advance!

[@eddyvideostar]

Good video: Question: Does an outside wall clean-out exist for a house's main sewer line? I have found water gushing from this when the sink faucets are turned on?

[@cristabirney8080]

I keep trying and it just spins, it won’t go into the clog. When I pull it out it has black sludge on it, but won’t go Passed the clog. Any tips? I’ve adjusted the drill speed to go slower and it still just spins against the clog coming out black and sludgy

[@uloveshawna]

❤❤❤❤❤thank you❤❤❤❤❤

[@cynthiamoore3585]

Thanking your kind heart...😎😇

[@tammyvincent5142]

Works just like it's supposed to 😊

[@arcademcFLy]

My bathtub drain is clogged and when I use the snake drill nothing comes up…what do you think is the problem and what should I do ???

[@moleos6568]

The plumber used an electric 20 ft. auger with as 3/4 "ball and broke my metal pipe. Is that what you would have used ?

[@alialgburi162]

You nailed it thank you so much

[@johnkosick1464]

Excellent Job............ thank you.

[@nitroman1999]

Great video!!!

[@jboisvertar]

Very helpful 👌 Thanks

[@ElectricianEPP]

I Want to buy it's

[@pete185]

Great video!! I am more confident in using the auger after watching your informative video. Thanks again for posting 😀👍

[@dewaynesimmons4670]

Great video! How long of a cable does it have?

[@andrewburgemeister6684]

Usually they’re about 25 feet, commercial ones are longer though.

[@khmertech1678]

nice, will try it this weekend

[@FLHawk]

Do you think the Drain X Auger would clear an 18 foot pvc pipe in my backyard that is used for drainage to a ditch? Usually you can look through one end and see daylight, problem this year is some critter filled half of it with dirt and used it for a home. I need something to run straight through the pipe and clear the dirt out. Thx!!!

[@PROSDIY]

The auger is going to have a tough time going through dirt. I would probably try a garden hose and if that didn't work, I'd use a pressure washer with a jet tip. That would clear it out. Amazon affiliate link for jet tip: amzn.to/3texgWz

[@MrBleggo]

Very clear. TY

[@barrywaynick4776]

Nice job on the video.

[@SteelToronto]

great video

[@doreenflash5820]

I tried my 25 ft auger down my washing machine’s drain and I think it hit the L in the pipe. Should it be able to go through the L and keep going?

[@marlondiaz-qb4kn]

Excellent thanks

[@bb8472]

Thank you

[@mohamedberbara8484]

How change the cable

[@berensteinbear5916]

So its suppose to be effortless in a completely clean and cleared pipe

[@laulau6528]

THANK YOU

[@luijui3613]

Thank you Sir :D

[@supra2k8]

Is 25 feet long enough for residential pipes? I have a clogged up kitchen sink, 15 feet didn't do anything

[@lexbeltran1354]

25 feet is ideal

[@jameshicks8872]

Thanks for those demos...👍👍 I'm going in...🤢🤢

[@PROSDIY]

Good luck! :)

[@caridadhernandezgutierrez2674]

how to turn the auto feed Brass craft power auto feed drum auger bc 7060?

[@gardengrower7633]

turn the black knob on the end closest to the auger fully clockwise. Then, the auger can be fed manually by crank or a power drill can initiate forward movement if attached. If the knob is loosened a bit, it won't autofeed, but can be pulled out more length manually.

[@stinald]

Thanks ! 👍

[@wege8409]

Thanks dude

[@pathvivek4625]

Helpful

[@ericbeaudet4945]

Thanks

[@PRLcafe]

Good job

[@dharmendrasinhchauhan1213]

How much price of this

[@robmm76]

How do I get the snake to go down the wall instead of up the wall?

[@PROSDIY]

They make augers with a heads that are called drop heads. These have a pivot on the end which will want them to drop downwards and are the best for plumbing situations where the auger wants to go upwards instead of down. Hope this helps. Thanks for the question.

[@jetw9522]

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[@PROSDIY]

😁 Thanks for the sub! Cheers!

[@miket.3248]

How about toilet?

[@LurkerDood]

Hmmm, can't decide what I should get? Should i get the RIDGID that has the trigger to autofeed the auger but it is only 25 feet or should I get the DrainX that is 50 feet but no trigger to autofeed but a stupid screw that you need to screw & unscrew!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I want the RIDGID for it's autofeed function but scared my clog could be more than 25 feet away! UGH!!!!!!!!!!!! WTF doesn't RIDGID make an auger that is 50 feet??!!!!!!!

[@jhonazkabayantv9909]

Thnx help me unclog my sink😀

[@WV591]

you are supposed to release the trigger when you hit resistance, not keep holding it.