Have a Clogged Pipe? Use a Snake

5/24/2022 (Permalink)

What To Do With a Clogged Pipe?

A clogged pipe can be a huge problem for any household in Jacksonville, FL. It is important to know how to snake a pipe so that you can fix the issue and not allow it to linger for too long. If the clog causes water damage, a remediation company can clean up the area and restore your home back to new.

What To Do When a Water Source Has Stopped Working
If you have a clog, the first thing to do is find the source of the blockage. If it's in your toilet, check the toilet trap for hair and other debris. If it's in your sink, look for anything that may be blocking your drain.
Drain blockages include:

• Hair
  
• Dirt
  
• Food waste
  
• Small objects
  
• Toilet paper buildup
  
  

How To Use a Snake
First, pass the entirety of the snake down the clogged drain and start rotating the handle of the snake's drum. Continue pushing the snake slowly until you feel that you have reached the clog. If you don’t think you found the blockage, apply pressure to help get past the drain's curve.
After you get past the pipe break, there should not be any resistance until you reach the blockage. Once you get to the obstruction, spin the snake to attach it to the clog or break it up fully. If you feel like you haven't fragmented the clog, pull the snake out of your pipe. The clogged material is most likely attached to the snake and must be removed from the drain opening.
Be sure to run the faucet at full strength and let the water down the drain to ensure the clog is completely removed. If, for some reason, this process did not work, try snaking the pipe once more. Sometimes the second try will be easier, as the first try loosened the clog and will allow you to remove the obstruction.
Using a snake to open up a pipe isn't difficult. As long as you're careful during the process, you may be able to fix a blockage relatively quickly.