Having a clogged sink is a common problem for homeowners. Using a sink auger is a simple way to unclog a sink. A sink auger is commonly called a plumber's snake, drum auger or canister auger.
STEP ONE:
Remove the sink stopper and insert the auger cable into the drain until you have hit the clog. (You will have to loosen the screw on the side of the auger body for the cable to be extended.)
STEP TWO:
Leave ample room for you to be able to work with the auger(about a foot), and re-tighten the screw.
STEP THREE:
Start turning the crank on the auger until you can feel the clog, and then un-tighten the screw and insert a little more of the auger cable. Re-tighten the screw and keep repeating this step until the clog is freed.
STEP FOUR:
Flush out the pipe with hot water. Rinse of the auger cable thoroughly before retracting it.
If your drain is working properly, your job is complete. If the drain is still clogged, it could mean that the clog is past the water trap. The water trap is the part of your sink drain that sinks down like a U. If the clog is past the water trap, you still have a bit more work to do.
STEP FIVE:
Make sure the water is turned off. Unhook the water trap from the adjoining pipes(it is wise to have some sort of container or bucket underneath the water trap to catch any water that may still be in it.)
STEP SIX:
Insert auger cable into the flat area of the pipe, then go back to step two and follow the steps again, until the pipe is unclogged.
If this procedure does not work, it's time to call the plumber.
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