How To Unclog A Toilet With An Auger - DIY Plumbing

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

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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 5 жыл бұрын

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

@bigglilwayne7050 3 жыл бұрын

Selling out the trade for KZfaq views, you're a no good bastard...

@josephwalker9329 2 жыл бұрын

Hey I bought the urine auger on accident will it still work on the toliet

@kamron_thurmond 2 жыл бұрын

I have a question. Can't these scratch a fully glazed trapway and ruin a toilet? Also is it possible to break the porcelain of a toilet bowl with one if you don't know what you are doing?

@stoopidhead7898 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video sir! I was about to call a plumber to snake out my toilet and didn’t even realize there was another 3 feet to my auger. As you can tell, I’m no expert when it comes to plumbing! Thank you again!

@johnkamitiplumber3763 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to work with you and gain more experience

@frequentj1 Жыл бұрын

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!

@sarahwarnock2707 Жыл бұрын

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✨️

@crand20033 10 ай бұрын

Never call a plumber for this shit. The last one I called charged me $430 dollars. What a scam!

@ukiuzi926 8 ай бұрын

@@crand20033you could do it yourself , but if you don’t want to or don’t know how to then it’s not a scam when someone provides you their SERVICE lol.

@Jennifr1966 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@bobscomix Жыл бұрын

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

@efrainmartinez6934 Жыл бұрын

What would you recommend as a lubricant?

@blaby4ever 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stone cold, you're the best!

@rudesword2852 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@enniomojica7812 2 жыл бұрын

Thought the same thing 😆

@mrblackspeaks586 2 жыл бұрын

the moment he Hi 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@mafudiap Жыл бұрын

Ok but same 😂😂😂

@TheGuinever Жыл бұрын

Manly stuff? 67 year old lady, here. I think there's a cat toy down there. Water is clear but won't go down. I tried everything else so might just buy one of these. So I don't have to pay a MANLY bill for something I should be able to do myself.

@moniquet6127 7 ай бұрын

Lmao... Me too!

@tavensdad07 3 жыл бұрын

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

@nitewalker274 3 жыл бұрын

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

@NokeManzo 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@jancardiff8101 2 жыл бұрын

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 KZfaq AND there you were my Mr. Plummer Angel. I returned to the bathroom and extended my closet auger AND IT WORKED‼️

@DonnielSeymour 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TerrieCarter 3 жыл бұрын

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

@jer3504 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for video, you saved me 200-300 dollars!!!!! You are amazing roger I hope you see this comment.

@RogerWakefield 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

@ceeu2 3 жыл бұрын

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

@ventilator98 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@chrisreynolds2410 Жыл бұрын

What did you find

@ventilator98 Жыл бұрын

@@chrisreynolds2410 A lot of toilet paper

@erfanbhz4793 2 жыл бұрын

after 2 months of struggle, finally got it fixed! thanks for the video

@FauxPasArt 4 жыл бұрын

Roger to the rescue! Woke up to a clogged pipes all over the house. Never fear Roger has videos! Thanks buddy!

@RogerWakefield 4 жыл бұрын

Faux Pas Art was that able to help you fix it?

@freeman7296 2 жыл бұрын

followed his instructions - got it done....thanks for the help and all the future saved plumber calls!!!!

@stephaniebutler9300 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@RogerWakefield 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@hansa3580 2 жыл бұрын

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

@momentoyal930 Ай бұрын

oh my god u just saved my day thank u Roger

@johnmvillanueva1740 2 жыл бұрын

Worked like a charm! Thank you so much! 4yo flushed a toothbrush 🤦‍♂️

@lagarde2011 Жыл бұрын

Nice video. Very helpful. I was considering a three-foot auger but the six-footer makes more sense based on your presentation.

@matthewwoods7642 2 жыл бұрын

I just purchased the Milwaukee brand and this video was very helpful. Thanks

@orbitaltempest 3 жыл бұрын

Just used the "rigid toilet auger" and it worked like a charm. I bought the 6ft before seeing this vid cause I knew I messed up bad when the plunger couldn't get the job done

@Flightdevildoc Жыл бұрын

Great educational video. So, while getting ready to buy the one seen on the video, discovered that the Amazon link shows Ridgid 59797 K-6 model, which does not offer optional drill attachment. After some research, the one used in your video (that includes drill attachment) is Ridgid 56658 K-6P (P for power drill, has black knob to detach handle). To my surprise, cheaper price at HomeDepot ($67.34) than Amazon ($85.01). Again, appreciate learning about it as I am getting the one shown in the video, K-6P model (on its way), especially, with teenagers at home, clogged toilets occurs at least every 3 months or so, and using a plunger has not always worked, already have one of the toilets clogged for 3 weeks, well well well…is no more. Thank you so much, for helping us saving money.

@hotdogs5265 Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir.

@davecasdan4863 2 жыл бұрын

That was very helpful! Thank you Roger!

@relicresells4884 2 жыл бұрын

I’m getting one right now!!!! Thank you!!!

@josiahdorrlacombe3454 2 жыл бұрын

Just did it for the first time the video was a huge help

@xavijaysanchez5416 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SIR! awesome instructional video

@goldmediaconsulting 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Roger, just saying thank you for this, was big help, blessings!

@robertwoods2505 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Roger!

@johnwoodruff8746 Жыл бұрын

Watched this video, bought the closet auger at Lowe's. Problem solved.... Thank you for your videos.

@fahimzakaria3767 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this video, it was very helpful to me

@banksthemicrobully8478 3 жыл бұрын

This is why I always carry my toilet auger in and out in a 5 gallon pail. You drip on the customer's floor and they will snap.

@joeyeakin4460 2 жыл бұрын

That in the damn price that cost auger your damn toilet

@DanL57 2 жыл бұрын

@@joeyeakin4460 ???

@kathleenmecklenburg9264 3 жыл бұрын

Great explanation. More detailed than others.

@RogerWakefield 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Did it solve your problem?

@medad71 5 ай бұрын

THANKX

@shinepink3312 3 жыл бұрын

This really helped me! Thanks

@proud2bnana58 6 ай бұрын

So glad you do these dyi...believe me, it helps!

@KP-mj1yq 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@pupsterr7155 3 жыл бұрын

Well, did it work? I hope so.

@AnActualCoconut 2 жыл бұрын

Just got out a small playdough container with a broken one like you described. Wasn't easy

@curtcrowdis9604 2 жыл бұрын

2 different plungers, 1/2in Auger..3hours being wet and cussing. Watched the video, told wife I will be back. Returned in 45 minutes from HD and within 5 minutes, toilet was cleared. Thank you for the video...AWESOME

@mike_t_007 Жыл бұрын

@@curtcrowdis9604 Sounds about right!!! 👍🏾

@kelleycannrealestate6727 5 жыл бұрын

Great information and demo!

@RogerWakefield 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Do you have an auger you use at home?

@rossgram Жыл бұрын

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!

@RogerWakefield Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@fatimakassam9962 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks roger i learn alot.

@hansa3580 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You just saved me a weekend of headache!

@hueandsteve1989 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thanks.

@thatdudemoe9109 3 жыл бұрын

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 ugh.......a literal turd was on the bulb lmao I learned something today lol and am now googling augers and people's experiences with em.

@dexm795 2 жыл бұрын

This helped. Thanks!

@mosin9105 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@iftekharahmad7125 2 жыл бұрын

great video Roger... Loved you demo..

@lawrencescales3950 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@MrNathan791 7 ай бұрын

That's for breaking it down. I just purchased a 3 ft. Auger. I've tried my plunger, but the water's still at an overflow level. So now I'm gonna use this and hope for the best. Again thanks.

@RogerWakefield 7 ай бұрын

Good luck!

@HashimWarren 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It worked perfectly. And yes, it pulled up a lot of water into the coil, but because of you I knew to drain it before wetting up my floor

@BenjaminRobertson Жыл бұрын

Hi Hashim

@flacayamileth3870 2 жыл бұрын

Thank for everything that u do

@foshr 11 ай бұрын

I bought one from harbor freight for only $30 and save a plumber cost. Thanks for the tutorial.

@RogerWakefield 11 ай бұрын

Glad I could help

@ricardoalfaro1285 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the lesson! Got the problem solved 😅

@MrNovacaine12 Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!!💪🏽💯

@erickbertohernandez6125 Жыл бұрын

Like the Merchandise, relevant to the topic.

@mortonwakeland3809 3 жыл бұрын

Well explained Roger! I had no clue about the different lengths - THANK YOU! I think I have the urinal for it is shorter. Rigid looks super especially to attach a drill, so off to Home Depot to get the longer one. I'm a Wakeland, you are a Wakefield - related? Thanks cousin!! Mort in Dallas

@ashleyrei07 3 жыл бұрын

This best purchase I ever did ridiculous brand auger awesome.

@joemello6467 Жыл бұрын

Great video Brother! Thank you sir for helping helping me out. I bought a Rigid Toilet Auger my self.

@RogerWakefield Жыл бұрын

Its a great tool to have, do you like it?

@msfkmsfk 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video.

@over-e1834 2 жыл бұрын

Worked.

@patriciamitchell9238 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful thank u

@RogerWakefield Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@danal1911 Жыл бұрын

Great video Sir! 👌🏻 👍🏻

@zoellar11 5 ай бұрын

Excellent information.....and I will buy one of the more durable and stronger RIGID auger. Thanks,

@RogerWakefield 5 ай бұрын

Good choice!

@peterleinhos9660 2 жыл бұрын

Wish I would have seen this before I used the old Rusty Drain Snake in the toilet. It scored the enamel and left rust marks. Looks like I never clean out my toilet.. This puts the metal into the hole and out of site. Thanks for the video. Peter

@dustindeweese20 3 жыл бұрын

Nice tan Roger. Looks like you just got back from the beach.

@lowridingtrucks88 3 жыл бұрын

Good video and info 👍

@Fluffuu 3 жыл бұрын

Hahalol

@shananacarrillo Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👦

@MrPSWood Жыл бұрын

Thank you I just bought one and had no Idea how to use it. I really hate doing plumbing work, but I hate paying someone else when I can do it myself.

@bryanfreemyer5074 3 жыл бұрын

Do you prefer the bulb head or the drip head closet auger?

@RoastPartyTime Жыл бұрын

If I only heard his voice, I wouldn't have that twice about it being John C. Reilly doing a plumber skit lololololll. He even looks a bit like him, uncanny lol

@nadinewalid4506 Жыл бұрын

Thank you dude . We were doing it sooooo wrong

@EscoPicoTrane 7 ай бұрын

Great video. How do you clean and grease it once you’re done using it? Thanks.

@RogerWakefield 7 ай бұрын

spray it with a hose and dry it and add some grease/oil and you're good to go

@kathymurphy7745 2 жыл бұрын

2ND time I've used this video. I've saved about $500. by now.

@KarIgnishaYumi 3 жыл бұрын

ug the toilet at the place i was livng at had a weird size loop where the auger would not pass the p trap weird design where there was a lip of procline preventing the start tp go and would just push back into the bowl. plus the auger roomate had was really crap and hard to crank. the one my dad had worked great. wonder if roomate baught a crapy quality.

@Ben-kb1ub 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos man. Here’s a question for you and anyone in the comments who might know. Our kids bathroom is adjacent to ours. When they flush, it makes ours bubble, but when we flush, it doesn’t make theirs bubble. Any ideas? We checked the vent pipe on the roof for clogs but couldn’t see any.

@bigbawsz2054 3 жыл бұрын

You got any tips for a house that is backed up at the back of the house but the front toilet shower drains fine. Plumbers said I should remove toilet and then use a 75 ft auger. What u think?

@greggg2301 2 жыл бұрын

do you think a longer Auger (15 or 25 feet) would make a difference if the standard 6 or 8 foot one wont clear the clog ?

@aceazzol627 2 жыл бұрын

If a shower is backing and and shares the same room as a tub and it back up as well would that be considered a main line issue or branch line ?

@johnathankim6721 Жыл бұрын

Will this work on an AC condensate line,

@serajsalah5917 2 жыл бұрын

Yo thx bro I was trying to fix my toilet for like 2 hours

@brianherendich4616 3 жыл бұрын

I have a hell of a time trying to get the extra 3 feet out and then back in on the one I have at work even when it was brand new. Should I wd40 the hell out of the button or will it loosen up in time? I don't use it that often surprisingly since I'm maintenance at a motel

@docglock3300 2 жыл бұрын

Does it matter if the toilet is on a second floor? Would I need a longer auger?

@morsmagne 2 жыл бұрын

"I love having one of these things in my house" Ha ha ha! LoL! :o)

@kathymurphy7745 2 жыл бұрын

I LOOKED AT SO MANY VIDEOS ON THIS. I HAVE THE EXPANDABLE 6 FOOT AUGER. I COULD NEVER FIGURE OUT HOW TO PUT IT BACK IN THERE!! THEN YOU SHOWED ME THE BUTTON YOU PRESS TO EXPAND. SO I FIGURED OUT HOW TO PUSH THE BUTTON BOTH WAYS. NOW PUTTING IT AWAY IS NEATER. ALSO I DIDN'T REALLY GET HOW SOME OF THE HOSE HANGS OUT NO MATTER WHAT AND THAT YOU PULL THE PIPE PART UP TO GET ONLY THE TIP OF THE HOSE SHOWING. I DIDN'T KNOW YOU COULD CLIP THE HOSE TO THE HOSE CLIPPER FOR NEATER STORAGE. ALL IN ALL YOUR VIDEO IS THE BEST. AT LEAST FOR ME.

@MsMe-wi5vb 3 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤thank you❤❤❤❤❤❤

@futureproof001 Жыл бұрын

I have a closet toilet model I can get it in the bottom and up to the top bend but it has so much resistance at the top curve in the P-trap (?) that i feel I will break the poscelian if i push to hard while twisting it. I tried as you showed, but it does not seem to want to go over the top and bend downward initially. Should i fear pushing harder as I turn the handle? I just don't want to shatter the porcelain with it

@lifewithdeedee3392 Жыл бұрын

Thank you soooo much 🥵🥵🥵 whewwww I was not paying 369 for a plummer. I bought the closet auger at home depot for under 50.00

@MCMXI1 3 жыл бұрын

Do you need to replace the wax ring after using a closet auger?

@kenc2257 Жыл бұрын

No (shouldn't have to).

@jimmiedow 2 жыл бұрын

Do you recommend 3 or 4 inch drain pipe for a toilet? Does the 3 inch pipe clog noticeably more often?

@RogerWakefield 2 жыл бұрын

The bigger the better!

@xkxngzoo501x5 2 жыл бұрын

Do you recommend 6ft over a 3ft?

@LisaMaryification 3 жыл бұрын

I tried twisting it but it won't budge. There's 2 feet of coil between the handle and the plastic tube. I have know idea what to do next. Is the auger broken?

@marcusbrown188 2 жыл бұрын

Is it ok to flush while the auger is in it

@RaoVenu 2 жыл бұрын

Roger I was able to unclog my toilet but now I am not able to put the auger back together. I tried to stick the shaft back in like you mention at 2:45 but it doesn't go in. Do you know what I can do about it? I am afraid I wont be able to use the auger again. Thanks