A plumbing snake or auger is a long, flexible
metal tube that's pushed through the drain until it reaches
the clog, and then pushes through whatever is jamming the
pipe. Some snakes can be attached to electric drills or other
electric motors to give them more power; others are manual,
with the snake on one end and a handle and crank on the other.
The snake is pushed into the drain from the
sink, tub, toilet or other fixture, until it reaches the clog.
At that point, you can use the crank to dislodge whatever
is jammed into the pipe. The end of the auger will either
push through the obstruction, tear it up with its twisting
action, or become attached to it so it can be pulled up through
the drain.
Bill Howe Plumbing
has an array of drain machines that can satisfy any need you
may have. Our technicians are trained extensively in operating
each of the different machines with special attention paid
to providing the quickest and most efficient solution to your
problem.
