How Do You Unclog A Sink Using A Drain Snake?
A blocked sink drain can be a nuisance, but it doesn’t have to be an expense. With a little time and some persistence, you can avoid a high plumbing bill by using a drain snake to clear your drain. Read on to learn how to unclog a sink using a drain snake. Find the valve under your sink and turn it to the left to shut off the water supply. Check the tap to make sure the water is completely off. In older homes with unfinished basements, the switch may be in the rafters and look like a sprinkler shutoff valve. Set a bucket underneath the bend of your sink. The bend is called a trap and is used to trap water, preventing sewer gases and critters from coming up through your drains. Take your slip-joint pliers and loosen the slip nuts, which are located at both ends of the trap. Water and debris comes out as the trap comes off the pipe; let it fall into the bucket. Insert the drain snake into the drain towards the wall, turning the handle clockwise as you go, until you reach the blockage. Pu