Thanks for the video! My wife was on the phone with the plumber and I told her to hang up and give me an hour. I bought a similar snake for $10 and we got it unclogged! Probably saved us at least a couple hundred dollars.

@FixThisHouse

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you got the issue fixed and I was able to help! 🙏🏽😊👍🏽

@miggyfrfr3604

2 жыл бұрын

LITERALLY SAMEE

@isaacfalade4236

2 жыл бұрын

Nice.

@teyounislovely4715

2 жыл бұрын

I used that Everytime my good friend samee needs me to unclog a drain from one of her rental properties!....

@nickobenson

2 жыл бұрын

They wanted 240

I love you💖 why? Because I was feeling completely defeated when I thought I had solved my problem by cleaning out the trap pipe first. Apparently, it was a double clog and I sat down almost in tears with the fear of how much a plumber would cost. Then I remembered I had 25ft snake in my trunk that I never returned from a year ago since I didn't know how to use it but someone recommended I should have one as a home owner. Your video has brought joy to my life in a time of despair so I love you!

Best advice to avoid kinking the cable is to only have 4" of it out between the tool and drain opening. Push the cable by hand when you're in a straight section of pipe, no real need to spin it unless you're at a bend or some other resistance like a blockage. Also, put your drill on the slow speed setting and go slowly, don't crank it super fast like you were doing. If the cable jams you will bend/kink it permanently and ruin it. After cleaning it you should let it dry, then add a light coating of oil to prevent rust, before coiling it back in the container.

@FixThisHouse

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this advice 🙏🏽👍🏽😊

@m47kr3nt0n

2 жыл бұрын

Damn I've kinked the cable.

@ascendingwithyhormajestyde5395

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your extra advice

@DeerUNIT42

2 жыл бұрын

Will WD-40 do?

@germandimplez

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice!!! 💰

Let me first just say THANK YOU! You just saved me hundreds of dollars on a plumber. I purchased the exact same drum auger as you did from my local hardware store (True Value) and followed your instructions to the letter. It worked just as you said it would. I even extracted the same giant wet rat-looking clump of hair that you did. Now my shower works great. Thank you again.

@willieearles3151

Жыл бұрын

Always nice to hear about people going to the local stores. They’re always helpful and polite. I love Home Depot but it’s hard finding help there.

Fantastic video - narrator is easy to super thorough and easy to understand - gives multiple options and advice - saved me $250 a plumber charged me last time - THANK YOU!

@FixThisHouse

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad to be of service and able to help you! 👍🏽😊🙏🏽

I wanna tell you that I watched this video did what you said and it worked! Not only that but you aren't trying to be a badass or know it all like most of the other plumbing vids on yt. Thank you so much and God bless you.

@FixThisHouse

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽 so much! Means a lot! I’m glad I could be of help! Please be safe and Much blessings to you and your family 🙏🏽

To avoid sewer gas and bad smell caused by acidic materials, pour baking soda solution at least 10 minutes before your drainage cleaning work. Also use face mask and turn on exhaust fans.

All good instructions and demonstration. One thing I might add is the metal "snake" is often not attached to the wheel. I learned this by surprise, lucky I caught it before it snaked away down to the main system all downhill. I took a piece of blue duct tape and wrapped it at 3 feet before the end, so I have a clue when the cable is almost fully deployed. Clean and dry the cable after use and use some oil, WD40 or even a bit of motor oil on a rag and run the cable through the oily rag. Thank goodness for KZread!!

@terrapinflyer273

11 ай бұрын

WD40... Why didn't I think of that. I bought one last night (Rigid brand), used it at my mom's. Brought it home, rinsed it off w the hose outside, and let it air dry (like directions said) on the sidewalk. Thought about it when I woke up today that humidity increases in the early morning. Went and coiled it back up and noticed it was already starting to rust. Guess I could soak the cable in vinegar or something to get rid of the rust... But, on the bright side the cable and reel are both only $~40 as needed. Rather than $160 on the low end for an independent plumber to make a simple house call. I wonder if WD40 might remove some of that rust since it's only in the cable crevices... As long as I don't have to buy a snake to snake out the snake that broke in the drain while I was snaking the drain. Y'know! 😄

Nice job. Thoroughly explained, and yet still quick and concise.

@FixThisHouse

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching. Thank you for Your kind words 🙏🏽😊

Thanks for the video! Used this on a bathroom sink (after removing the p-trap) and finally freed a clog I had tried everything else on!

THANK YOU SOOOOOOOO MUCH!!!! OMG I had a horrible clog in a sink. Tried everything and even got a drum auger but I wasn't using it correctly till I watched you and now I believe its clear WOOHOO!!!!!

Thank you for this video. I watched several others that just did not get to the point or were horrible quality. It's clear that you know what you're doing and can explain it in an easy to understand format with pro quality video. Great job!

Watched a bunch of videos on this but this is the most helpful so far, thank you for your great demonstration of the Auger to get that giant glob of stuff from the drain. Great video.

@FixThisHouse

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

@marioarroyo9316

2 жыл бұрын

Qp 17th

Many many thanks! I googled a drain snake and got one similar. Tried it but did not fix the issue. Thought i'd check for a you tube video hoping i would not find someone who spends 15 mins talking before they half showed the use. Your Video was spot on very direct and allowed me to confidently clear the blockage. Happy drain happy Mrs ..The washing machine is back in use!

Cleared a shower drain today with the help of this video. It was the perfect explanation!

@FixThisHouse

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy I could help! Thank you 🙏🏽

Thanks for the video. I’ve used this before, but a little refresher before I jump under my sink and kink the snake. Thank you, Sir! ✌🏽☺️🙏🏽

@FixThisHouse

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! And best of luck on your project my friend! 🙏🏽👍🏽😊 I hope you get the clog out!

thank you for sharing this! well done and very clear and excellent demonstration. I had done the wire hanger and draino- but i wasn't sure about the drain auger.

Amazing video! This was a project I put off for months because of fear and now I completed it in under an hour, LOL! The wife and daughter are happy to use the shower again, thanks man

Thank you SO much for showing us how to do this! I have to be my own plumber today and I've been very anxious about trying this, so I hope it will work for me.as.simply as it did for you! God bless you!

I ended up using the coat hanger method and it worked! Thanks for the video.

Brilliant thank you! Saved my parents drain with this video.

You gave confidence that we can DIY, save some significant dollars. Thank you so much

This is the best video thank you so much for posting, probably saved us hundreds. You did a great job of explaining at the most simplest terms.

Thank you so much for this video. It really helped me out. I bought the same tool it worked perfectly.

Thank you! Think tip for how to get it around a corner was exactly what I needed! Just after 4:00

Very helpful. Well demonstrated. Thank you.

Video was very helpful. The snake I have is hand feed only, but, the tip on pulling it back and turning the handle worked great. Leave only approximately 4 inches of snake line from the top. It holds it in place better while it works itself further down the drain. Once that is down I extended more line until there was almost none left. Never saw what was clogging it though. Used this method in my washer drain. Works so far.

@FixThisHouse

2 жыл бұрын

I’m very glad to be of help! I’m glad you got it fixed! 🙏🏽😊👍🏽

Great step by step instructions! Thank you so much.

I’ll give this a try, thanks!

This is by far the best video explaining how the job is done. I was lost for an hour and your video helped me (and a panicked wife after shower). Thank you so much, you are an amazing person!!!

@FixThisHouse

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the love and support! 🙏🏽😊 I’m glad I could be of help!

Very good instructional video. No nonsense. Straight to the point.

Perfect instructions. Thank you

Really clear instructions, thank you for your help with using a tool like this 👍

@FixThisHouse

2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome! Thank you for watching! 🙏🏽😊👍🏽

Finally was able to clear a huge clog in the tub thats been there since we moved in. I have the hand auger but it doesnt do much. So I decided to get the one with a drill attachment. Let me tell you, it made a huge difference and now my tub drains great! Thanks for this video 😊

Worked like a charm!! THANK YOU!!!!!

@FixThisHouse

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad I could be of help! Thank you 🙏🏽

Extremely helpful, thank you very much!

@FixThisHouse

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽! Glad I could be of help!

What a beautiful, satisfying sound towards the end!

@andrewburgemeister6684

Жыл бұрын

Oh my god, those sounds of unclogging and clearing is so beautiful!

Perfect! Thank you for your help. I now know what to do.

Great video! I'm going to try this in the morning.

This is very helpful. Thank you

Hi! Thank You for your Video Drain Plummer Tip Fix Demonstration.! Your *Drain* *Clog* *Repair* was so successfully effective, inside your lovely home, until I thought it was staged!

Thanks so much for this video. A bathroom sink wouldn’t come unplugged after plunging and using liquid plumber. I checked the P trap and realized it must be farther down. I was nervous to try an auger until I watched your video. I got nervous using it at first when I hit something but tightened it and it kept going. So after weeks of dealing with a clogged sink the auger worked! I didn’t get your same auger, mine is just a hand crank. But I mainly wanted to thank you for the encouragement and easy to follow video that gave me the courage to give this a try with success!

Thanks a lot for the information. It help me to fix my shower drain problem

@FixThisHouse

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽 for watching!

the hair ball fished out, is so satisfying.

@FixThisHouse

2 жыл бұрын

Yes haha 😂, but in real life it made me gag 🤢 😂

Very helpful! Thanks a lot!

@FixThisHouse

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽 😊

I got a snake several years ago to deal with an issue. I've only had to use it 6-7 times, but each time I'm saving at least $100 of having a plumber come out. Used it 2 weeks ago to clear the laundry room/kitchen piping, and it started running after about 10 minutes of work.

@FixThisHouse

2 жыл бұрын

An auger is definitely a must have for homeowners tool box arsenal! It’s pretty much is a great investment tool, and from your experience it looks like you’re saving a ton of $$$! Super happy for you sir! 🙏🏽😊👍🏽👊🏽

I gave it s a try and it worked. Thanks for the great video. Saved us a lot of money

@FixThisHouse

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad I could be of help! Thank you 🙏🏽

awesome tutorial, thank you!

Congratulations job well done and thank you.I appreciate it so much.

Thanks so much for this video I was able to do it in less then 20 minutes. Save me lots of money

your instructions were fantastic thank you

@FixThisHouse

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

OMG, baking soda and vinegar twice, no luck. Bought a little snaker, like the one you have; followed all of your instructions and bam!! Free flowing water!!! Wonderful video and thank you so much!! Now, maybe you can show us how to install a simple ceiling light fixture??? Please? Thanks again!

@FixThisHouse

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! I’m so glad I could be of help. I will definitely make a simple light fixture video! I just installed one on my guest bathroom so please stay tuned! 🙏🏽😊 if that video doesn’t help let me know the specifics you need 👍🏽😊

Amazing and super helpful. Going to do this tonight or tomorrow.

@FixThisHouse

Жыл бұрын

Thank you William! I wish you the best!👍🏽😊

excellent instruction how to use augar. Thanks.

omfg, took me way too long to realise I could just use a clothe hanger for my sink, it did the trick, thanks for the video

Excellent Video! Thank you for this. We have used a cheap hand auger in the past (4'-5' max length?). Yes, hair is the shower drain problem. I'm also guessing this will work with toilets too! And thanks for the reminder of cleaning before storing. We will be upgrading to your model today. Plumbers aren't cheap.

Thank you so much for this video 🙏🏽

@FixThisHouse

Ай бұрын

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

I think that drill feature is essential. Saves tons of time. One thing I disagree with, though. Please don't use that on a high speed setting. 500rpm is the top end of it, and I'd say 200 is fine (that's low speed, high torque mode, and like half throttle on the trigger). And set the torque clutch on the drill to the lowest setting that will turn the snake. Start off slow, then ramp up to where you feel comfortable (up to 500 rpm, at least on my Ridgid model). I run it for about 3 seconds, extend the snake a few inches, then run for another 3 seconds, etc. (If your model has an auto feed like my ridgid, that means 3 seconds free spinning, then 2 advancing, then 3 free spinning, etc.) That gives the drill enough time to catch the clog or clean the drain, and doesn't just hammer it into that clog so it binds. The clutch mode is VERY important because it keeps you from getting that snake bound and then just wrapping it up or kinking it up in the drain.

Great video, straight to the point with results. Thank you! Imagine how much money you have saved people from having to call a Plumber?$?$?$

Great video. Thank you

Thank you.

This was extremely useful thanks man.

@FixThisHouse

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽 so much! Glad to help!

Thanks for the help.

@FixThisHouse

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽😊

Thank you!

Found vid very help full thank you!!

Great vidio, well explained, thank you..

This is the best video, it saves me!

@FixThisHouse

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽 so much!

great demo - great vid - thanks

Excellent.

Thank you for this bro!

Thank you for your video!

Great help, thank's!

Awesome job

Thanks for the video!

@FixThisHouse

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! 🙏🏽

Thanks very useful.

@FixThisHouse

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for tuning in! 🙏🏽😊

Thank you bro

Great information !!!

Thanks my guy

Hey bro, just want to say thank u for making this video. It was as clear n educational. 👍🏽

@FixThisHouse

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

I went into Lowe's today and purchased one of these augers to clear my washer drain. After reading all the helpful comments, I was able to do this. Thanks for the great tutorial.

@FixThisHouse

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad I was a bale to help and you got your problem fixed! 🙏🏽😊👍🏽

Ayyye thx for the vid.. just got this out of walmart. Worked on my kitchen sink

Thank you! Just purchased drain snake and will use your technique. #newhomeowner

@FixThisHouse

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽! This is a homeowner must have 👍🏽 and congrats on the new home!

great video. Thank you!

Good information

Good job brother. Thanks for sharing

@FixThisHouse

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽 so much for watching!

The best video explain how hose this snake I’m about return the one I buy because I don’t know how use thank brother

Thank you for sharing

@FixThisHouse

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching my video 🙏🏽😊👍🏽

Thanks!

Thank you, this got me through some serious frustration with my shower

This is so easy you can do it in sandals wow 🤩

@FixThisHouse

2 жыл бұрын

Yes 👍🏽! Haha sorry got to keep it island style 🏝 🩴

Thanks m8, greatly appreciated 👍

You did it! 👍🏽 I just watched.

Wow Thanks God Bless😃😇

@FixThisHouse

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽

Thanks for the video.

@FixThisHouse

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching 🙏🏽😊

Good job

I appreciate this video, Thank you 🙏🏼

@FixThisHouse

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

Great help!

@FixThisHouse

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏽👍🏽😊

Thanks man

Great video thanks!

@FixThisHouse

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching 🙏🏽😊👍🏽

Great informative video