This Can Happen When You Fix Your Own Plumbing Repairs

A drain snake is an easy and inexpensive item to unclog a clogged pipe. These are promoted tools that anyone may use to clear a clogged drain.

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Can snaking a drain make it worse? I have seen yes that a homeowner tried to unclog the drain using several methods and then to avail. Eventually ended up calling a plumber. And sometimes, after spending hours trying to resolve the issue.

DIY, Homeowners, and Handyman sometimes lack Experience

However, if utilized incorrectly, drain augers can make it worse.

For instance, if you try to unclog the drain, you can break a pipe. You can damage your pipes and then have to change the pipes also. I have heard of this happening to a homeowner before. Not that often.

Doing the job Twice needed to be done

I had repaired countless plumbing repairs when a person did not have the experience to repair the plumbing. I have even seen plumbing that needed to be replaced completely.

An essential item when unclogging drains. For one thing, you never use a big machine on a small clean-out access. The bigger cables for unclogging The main drain is to be used only for a 3-inch or 4-inch cleanout access.

I will mention the proper cleanout access for different size snakes and their applications. To snake your drain, you should be careful to purchase an auger that is the proper size. If you use the wrong one?

Drain Snaking canister

Using a plastic canister or small cable, a drain can be snaked to remove a clog or break it up into smaller pieces that can be flushed down the drain.

Top snakes are tiny, hand-held augers for unclogging small obstructions in plumbing. These drain snakes are typically used either for a bathtub or shower drain. They are typically small cables 1/4-inch and are no longer than 25 feet.

Different Snakes Mini-rooters are medium-sized drain augers

Usually composed of metal reels, they might have motors that push the snaking device into the drain. These are 3/8″ cables. These are used with a 2-inch cleanout access.

The correct tool must be used while attempting to unclog a toilet drain. Of course, after trying to unclog it with a toilet plunger.

Unclogging a Toilet or a Main Drain Line

Unclogging a toilet can be accomplished with a toilet auger. They are made to slide down the toilet drain’s protected porcelain coating and surface.

To clear the Main Drain. The bigger “heavy-duty” or large augers can remove practically any obstruction. These should only be used with a 3-inch or 4-inch cleanout access.

But their price is the highest. Some plumbers don’t carry them.

Because mainline pipes are bigger, these augers are typically made of metal and must be substantial enough to drive through a severe obstruction. Roots, major buildup, or blockage.

It is always recommended to call a professional.

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