How to use a toilet snake [auger]

Step by step guide on how to use a toilet snake, [toilet auger] to unclog a toilet. #rigidtools #homedepot #homedepotfinds

[pdk-]

not to be sappy or anything, but i never had parents to teach me this type of stuff.
i learned how to shave, make a bed look nice, tie a tie, ride a bike, mow my lawn, cook good food, homeown/rent a place, i learned it all from the internet. and now i know how to use a toilet snake, haha!

i genuinely thank you. this video helped me so much, my toilet that is rather old got backed up completely out of no where…and no amount of plunging was helping.

thanks again ❤️

[selftherapy]

Your video is still helping people 6 yrs later, thank you.

[snoops]

Thanks for showing me how to use a toilet auger without talking 15 minutes about other nonsense first. I’m a widow & rely on these videos so I don’t have to call a handyman that charges a $100 to do a 5 minute job then tries to tell me I need other things done when I really don’t.

[sandysterling]

Thank you!! I couldn't understand how to pull the snake up 🙄
Your video was the answer. In less than two minutes, after watching your video, my toilet clog is finally cleared! 👍
Thank you!
Thank you!
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[annebogardus]

Thanks for this demonstration, Mike. So easy to follow and saved me a visit from the plumber!

[SunnyMarshall-Young]

Thank you so much! This video allowed me to keep my household title of “maintenance supervisor”. I went to Home Depot to purchase the snake, watched your video in the driveway. By the time my husband woke up the toilet was fixed!!! He thinks I’m a pro!! 😅😅

[Andrew-the-Writer]

Thank you, Mike! You went straight to the point without trying to show off with fancy production bells, whistles and annoyance. Please add a "$Thanks" gratuity button to this video.

[Anna-etlw]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. Me and my mom are living alone with just my little siblings and the drain was clogged but we didn’t want to call a handyman for a 100 bucks. Thank you so much !

[ajzepp]

I wish every instructional video was this helpful and concise. Thanks man!

[ladyc]

Thank you for this! These are the kind of vlogs we actually need in life

[t.h.nguyen]

Thank you, Milwaukee Mike, for your instructive video! I appreciate you for keeping the video under three minutes.

[diegofianza]

As a former journeyman for a general contractor/plumber when I was in college, I had forgotten how to auger a toilet. I could not get the auger head through the traps. With heavy downward force, I could only get about a foot when the auger would coil back out. Spent two sessions for over an hour doing this. Frustrated, I watched several videos. THIS VIDEO is by far how I remember Eddy, the plumber/contractor taught me. You have to spin the handle w/downward pressure, just like Micheal shows. Let the auger head work by spinning and a lil angled pressure. Thanks.

[Chicago]

Your video is still helping 5 years later since your original post! I had been plunging for an hour and found this video. Went to Ace hardware store to buy a snake (FYI- any snake works, got mines for $18) . I followed your instructions to a T and after 2 times of “snaking” the toilet, flushed right down. Thank you so much 😊

[betocalero]

Thank you 🙏 I just saved 100$ that was the plumbing company was charging me for it!!😮 thank you again for this easy to follow video 👍✌🏽

[frankiefernandez]

One of the best, detailed tutorials. Very helpful.

[hayley]

you really saved me with this video, i didn’t want to have to deal with maintenance at my apartment and now i have a new skill for life. thank you so much for making this!

[Willie_will]

Today was my first time using one of these. They work like a charm. 🎉

[veronicatoth]

Thank you! I thought the darn thing was stuck because reversing the handle was not brining the snake out of the toilet. A firm tug got it out! I also loved that your video was less than 3 minutes!!

[douglasbyram]

excellent video, followed your instructions and the toilet unclogged successfully, thanks for posting this

[carlcampbell]

Mike that was an excellent lesson; very concise. You clearly covered all details. Thank you