How to Unclog a Laundry Drain
A clogged drain can be a potentially expensive problem if it leads to a back up which floods your laundry room. If you have experienced a clog, it is important to remedy the problem before using your laundry room further to avoid the risk of more damage. A simple clog of your drain can be remedied with the use of an auger, be it a hand-cranked auger or a power auger. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Drain auger
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Instructions
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Check to see if there is any standing water. If there is not, run some water or pour water into the drain until there is a visible amount of standing water. This will let you know when the drain has been cleared as the standing water will run down the drain once the impediment is removed.
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Feed the drill-tipped end of the auger into the drain and continue feeding until you encounter the clog in the drain.
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Navigate around tricky turns in the drain, which can stop the progress of your auger, by moving the auger in a pulsing motion. Pull the auger back a few inches then press forward again. This will allow it to hit the bend at a slightly different angle than previous attempts until an angle which allows it to navigate around the corner is found.
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Turn the crank on the auger, when you encounter the clog, while continuing to press forward. This will cause the auger to drill through the clog, breaking it up.
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Pull out the auger after you have fed the full line. Continue to crank, as you pull the auger out, to prevent it from getting caught on any build-up remaining on the walls of the pipe.
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Call a plumber if using the auger fails to clear up the clog. Any further clog clearing requires more than simply working on the drain and should only be performed by a trained professional to prevent damage.
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