Know Your Drain Augers

Some clogs are too tough for a plunger.

Sometimes the blockage is in several places, or has formed far down the line.

Another common problem is something solid has been lost down the drain, and must be recovered before it is lost. Drain augers, or drain snakes, are often the next tool on your list. UncloggingDrains101.com breaks down the differences you'll see in tools, including motorized and hand tools.

From the article:

When a safe working environment has been established, the procedure will be gaining access to the drain, locating the clog, and bringing the auger down to bear on the blockage.

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