How To Unclog A Toilet With An Auger - DIY Plumbing - The Expert Plumber

A closet auger is an excellent tool that can unclog toilets better than a plunger can. As long as you know how to use the auger, it can save hundreds of dollars! In today's video we're going to show you the parts of a closet auger, how it works, how to unclog a toilet with it, and even some little tricks to help you along the way.

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[RogerWakefield]

Thanks for watching!
Hopefully this will save you some money!
If you have an auger, let us know here in the comments section

[frequentj]

I love how you not only explain what to do and why, but you even include tips for minimizing your mess. I’ve seen so many plumbers that leave the bathroom a disgraceful mess!

[sarahwarnock]

Dude you are a life saver! My toilet has been clogged for a week and we were ready to shell out for a plumber. Now it's fixed! I can't thank you enough✨️

[Jennifr]

I knew I was in trouble when I dumped my husband's bedside commode into the toilet, and it wouldn't plunge. I recently switched him to Quilted Northern, which is too absorbent for that. I bought an augar a few months ago, on Your suggestion (in a different video). I tried to use it, but I didn't know how, so I was ready to give up. Then I grabbed my phone and searched for directions. Thankfully, this one showed up. Thanks to you, I might have to do a thorough cleaning on my toilet augar, but I don't have to call a plumber now.

[NokeManzo]

Thank you Roger. I was able to snake my toilet myself with this product. I scheduled an appointment followed by cancelling, then googled your solution for unclogging a toilet. The closest home depot to me didn't have this so I drove 15 minutes to the next one for it. Within 3 minutes of using this my problem was resolved. Thanks again!

[rudesword]

Right off the bat I saw that sweet stache and heard that accent and I went "yep, dude like that knows how to do manly stuff. I better listen" thanks for the tips.

[jancardiff]

Thank you for educating me on the 6’ auger. I had no idea that I could click the top button to extend it.. 😱
THANK YOU‼️ It wasn’t doing it’s job for the first time, so out of frustration I turned to YouTube AND there you were my Mr. Plummer Angel. I returned to the bathroom and extended my closet auger AND IT WORKED‼️

[stephaniebutler]

Thank you so so much! I bought the auger and didn't use it correctly. After watching your video I was able to use it properly and unclog 2 toilets! thank you again!

[nitewalker]

Watched more than one of your videos. You truly have helped me save money. Used my auger wrong several times until today from your video I found out how to extend it....thank you so much

[tavensdad]

I have that same auger that along with your video helped me more then words can express, thank you so much for clarity in explaining how to properly use the auger

[bobscomix]

An important tip:What a lot of plumbers fail to do, is to make sure you periodically lube/spray down the components and cable, it makes the operation SO much easier

[DonnielSeymour]

Two years working on Public public toilets where it was a hundred plus I was the king of the auger.
Great video

[ventilator]

I just used a Closet Auger to unclog a severe plug in my Mother's toilet! I LOVE plumbing, so getting to do this, MADE MY DAY! I've always been fascinated in plumbing!

[TerrieCarter]

THANK YOU! Glad you said purchase the 6 ft. auger. It's exactly what we needed.

[thatdudemoe]

I found my way here after stumbling upon a reddit forum where someone mentions an auger is THE way to go and to forget about plungers.
After having no luck with my plunger, and taking a trip to Walmart, I found a 6ft auger and it worked LIKE A CHARM...and literal turd was on the bulb lmao
I learned something today lol and am now googling augers and people's experiences with em.

[blabyever]

Thanks Stone cold, you're the best!

[KP-mjyq]

Best video on this so far!! Thank you. My Dad already tried to unclog the toilet at my house with a snake. But his was missing the spiraling bulb. It had a jagged edge of the snake wire where the bulb had snapped off and he was hoping that might be enough to hook anything. It didn't work. So I will go out and buy a 6 footer and update you if it worked!

[rossgram]

Thanks for the video. I ran out and grabbed one at Home Depot after watching and wham-bam the toilet is clear. Great tips. Thank you!

[hansa]

Mr. Wakefield, you deserve a 100 new franchises! Thanks, sir!!

[ceeu]

Thanks so much for this explanation. But, the best thing about this is that you recommend putting towels around.