A drain auger, or snake, clears clogs a plunger cannot. Here is how Green Bay homeowners can use one safely.
The tool
A hand-crank auger feeds a flexible cable into the drain to break through the clog.
The technique
Feed the cable slowly, turn the crank, and pull back when you feel resistance break. Work patiently.
The caution
Use a toilet auger on toilets, not a standard snake, to protect the porcelain.
The call
If the auger will not clear it, the clog is deeper. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Green Bay, a pro has the powered equipment.
Clear it right
An auger beats chemicals. Call 888-217-3585 and Green Bay Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Green Bay pro if it stalls.
Plumbing in Green Bay: what to know
In Green Bay, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Brown County — from Allouez, Bellevue and Howard to ZIP codes like 54302, 54301, 54303 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in Green Bay?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Green Bay Home Plumbing Co will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Green Bay.