Can you run a snake down a shower drain?

Sometimes the best way to unclog a shower drain is with a drain snake, sometimes called a manual auger or electric auger. If it’s electric, you’ll need a power drill to run the plumber’s snake. Then turn the handle counterclockwise to back the snake out of the drain. Go slowly, so you don’t lose the clog.

How do you get a snake out of the shower drain?

Instructions

Remove the Shower Grate. The metal or plastic grate that covers the drain opening in the shower is usually secured with simple screws.
Insert the Drain Snake.
Auger With the Drain Snake.
Extract the Drain Snake.
Flush the Drain.

Can a snake be used to clear a clogged shower drain?

Aaron Stickley is a licensed plumber with first-hand knowledge in solving home plumbing problems. Shower drains can easily be clogged with hair and other debris, but fortunately, they are among the easiest fixtures to clear using a drain snake.

Why is there a snake in my shower?

If there is another shower or tub on the other side of the plumbing wall, the end of the snake cable may come up through that drain as you feed it. Have a helper keep an eye on the other drain as you feed the snake.

What’s the snaking process for a shower drain?

Snaking is the process of using a plumber’s snake to clean out all of the old hair and soap residue that collects in a drain. The snake will collect hair and gunk clogging the drain, and then pull it back out of the pipes. Snaking a clogged drain is preferable to using chemical cleaners because the snake will not damage your pipes.

What happens when you run a snake down a drain?

Turn the handle clockwise to hook the clog and continue running the snake down the drain. When you start to feel resistance, that means the snake is picking up clogs. When the resistance lessens, that often means the snake has cleared the drain. Give the handle one more full turn to ensure the clog is hooked.