Yes, plumbing snakes (or drain snakes) do work — and they’re often very effective for fixing clogged drains.
🔧 How They Work: A plumbing snake is a long, flexible metal cable with a coiled end that you manually (or with a motor) push into a drain to break up, pull out, or dislodge the clog.
✅ When a Drain Snake Works Well: Hair clogs in bathroom sinks or tubs
Food or grease buildup in kitchen drains
Toilet clogs that a plunger can’t handle
Minor tree root intrusion (with special auger heads)
❌ When It Might Not Work: For major sewer line blockages — these usually need a plumber with a motorized auger or hydro-jet.
If the pipes are damaged or collapsed
For chemical blockages (like hardened grease that needs flushing, not snaking)
🛠️ Tip: If you’re trying it yourself, go slowly and wear gloves. Don't force it — you could damage older or plastic pipes.
Yes, plumbing snakes (or drain snakes) do work — and they’re often very effective for fixing clogged drains.
ReplyDelete🔧 How They Work:
A plumbing snake is a long, flexible metal cable with a coiled end that you manually (or with a motor) push into a drain to break up, pull out, or dislodge the clog.
✅ When a Drain Snake Works Well:
Hair clogs in bathroom sinks or tubs
Food or grease buildup in kitchen drains
Toilet clogs that a plunger can’t handle
Minor tree root intrusion (with special auger heads)
❌ When It Might Not Work:
For major sewer line blockages — these usually need a plumber with a motorized auger or hydro-jet.
If the pipes are damaged or collapsed
For chemical blockages (like hardened grease that needs flushing, not snaking)
🛠️ Tip:
If you’re trying it yourself, go slowly and wear gloves. Don't force it — you could damage older or plastic pipes.