How do you clear a clogged pipe without a snake?

How do you clear a clogged pipe without a snake?

Try an (eco-friendly) alternative drain cleaner. Add one cup of baking soda and two cups of vinegar to the water and remove the stopper. The hot water, baking soda, and vinegar will flow down the pipes and help eliminate minor clogs.

How do you unclog a main drain pipe?

How to clean out a main sewer line clog

1. Loosen the cap on the drain pipe. ...
2. Allow any sewer buildup to come out of the drain. ...
3. Gently feed the auger cable into the main line drain. ...
4. Run the auger until the clog is broken up. ...
5. Hose out leftover debris. ...
6. Pull the auger cable back out of the main line drain.

How much does it cost to unclog a main line?

The national average cost to unclog a main sewer line is between $350 and $650, with most people paying around $475 to clean a mid-sized clog by hydro jetting the main sewer pipe between a house and municipal main line.

Is there a way to unclog a sewer without a snake?

You can unclog a main drain without a snake by plunging the toilet closest to the clog or by spraying water through one of the cleanout fittings. Don't use Drano or a similarly caustic drain cleaner. If you have a main drain clog, you want to do something as quickly as possible to prevent backups.

What's the best way to unclog a drain pipe?

Snake the piping with a bent hanger for close-by clogs. If the clog isn't too far down the pipe, a hanger might work! Find a wire coat hanger, straighten it out, and bend the tip to a 90-degree angle using a pair of pliers. The length of the hook should be small enough to fit through the drain.

How can I get rid of a snake in my drainage pipe?

For distances beyond the hose length borrow a pool vacuum hose and use it. Be careful with any snakes on these old pipes as they often crack them if used incorrectly. A hose will help flush but you need to be careful as quite often it will end up packing the pipe even harder. When using the shop vac you will end up plugging the hose often.

What kind of clog does a drain snake use?

Clogs that respond best to the metal corkscrew end of the drain snake are clogs that can easily be snagged. Hair clogs are easily snagged by drain snakes.