We often get asked the question of what is the difference between a Drain Snake and a Drain Auger? A lot of people believe they are the same when they both serve their purpose to help unclog drains that have minor to sever clogs. Functionality wise, they are similar in equipment. Both have a drum and hose feature that could consist up to a few feet or 100 feet depending on the job that you are trying to, complete. They have a variety of options such as plug-in, cordless, or crank.
Drain Snakes
Drain Snakes are typically smaller and made to handle clogs from inside the home. They are a slender flexible auger that helps remove clogs that plungers cannot remove. They often have a helix shaped hook that has a broader gap between the coils. The operator then turns a crank to maneuver the hook through the pipe to find the initial material that is causing the clog. If the clog is made up of dense shredable material, then the drain snake should be able to remove the clog with no additional issues for the operator. The drain snake is usually the first step to trying to remove any clogs before having to bring in bigger machinery such as a drain auger.
Drain Augers
On the other hand, Drain Augers are typically a little wider than drain snakes, and are used for external use, such as opening a clogged sewer drain on the exterior portion of the home. They have longer hoses and can be used on pipes that range from 1.5 inches wide to 3 inches wide. Although similar in function, both are easy to maneuver by twisting the hose to reach the area that you need to access. This tool is great for bathroom drains such as showers and toilets, kitchen drains and garbage disposals, as well as your external outdoor plumbing.
The experts here at Team Plumbing use a variety of tools to help break-up clogs that could be detrimental to your plumbing system. If you ever encounter a clog that you do not feel comfortable removing on your own, do not hesitate to call us at (719) 226-0711. There is no plumbing job that is to big or to small for us to complete for you. Save yourself time and hassle call the experts at Team Plumbing today!
Drain Snakes are typically smaller and made to handle clogs from inside the home. They are a slender flexible auger that helps remove clogs that plungers cannot remove. They often have a helix shaped hook that has a broader gap between the coils. The operator then turns a crank to maneuver the hook through the pipe to find the initial material that is causing the clog. If the clog is made up of dense shredable material, then the drain snake should be able to remove the clog with no additional issues for the operator. The drain snake is usually the first step to trying to remove any clogs before having to bring in bigger machinery such as a drain auger.
Drain Augers
On the other hand, Drain Augers are typically a little wider than drain snakes, and are used for external use, such as opening a clogged sewer drain on the exterior portion of the home. They have longer hoses and can be used on pipes that range from 1.5 inches wide to 3 inches wide. Although similar in function, both are easy to maneuver by twisting the hose to reach the area that you need to access. This tool is great for bathroom drains such as showers and toilets, kitchen drains and garbage disposals, as well as your external outdoor plumbing.
The experts here at Team Plumbing use a variety of tools to help break-up clogs that could be detrimental to your plumbing system. If you ever encounter a clog that you do not feel comfortable removing on your own, do not hesitate to call us at (719) 226-0711. There is no plumbing job that is to big or to small for us to complete for you. Save yourself time and hassle call the experts at Team Plumbing today!
