After 13 years, this video was still the most help out of the hundreds, if not thousands, of videos that demonstrate how to use an auger. Thank you Mr. Chick, I hope you and yours are well!
Great video sir. As a career plumber myself its refreshing seeing people actually showing the correct way of doing things. SO many showing people putting in multiple jugs of Drano and such in a tiny room with no ventilation and its showshing all over them and everything else. Watch people like this man in this video people. He has years of on the job training and the proper skills to demonstrate this! Life is not a series of shortcuts and life hacks. Life takes skill, hardwork and grit.....and quite a bit of luck on occasion lol
Hey, Long story short... after going #2. I was able to flush, but now when i flush it comes back up real high then goes back down to basically where theres no water in bowl then come back up to the normal level... Any thoughts? .. Oh and I didn't put that much toilet paper in it... but ya know.. I went #2.so :)
@@visionquest414 now is the time to get the proper plunger and get to work. Make sure you don't put more toilet paper... Or anything else solid in it. Plunge and plunge and it should clear up. You can try hot water and degreasing dish soap. No boiling water but hot water. Many times when it drains very slowly like you describe it will be fine in few hours on its on.
@@visionquest414and no worries on doing that deed. We all do it and we are adults... Well most likely adults. Still it's something we a face in our lives adult or not lol.
@@BamaChad-W4CHD Thanks for taking time to respond.. Yup been trying those for days... Dawn soap.. hot water.. i have the correct plunger... I think i did a really good job at that... I mean.. jeeze is it possible that my number 2 is somehow still blocked down there after a week? Good lord if thats the case.... I ordered a 3ft auger... hopefully that will do the trick. It was 15 dollars. husky was the brand
@@visionquest414 I didn't realize it had been days clogged. I was thinking it had happened a couple of hours before you posted. A auger/snake is a great tool to have around. Husky is a Walmart in house brand so hopefully it works. Do you have kids around or any way something could have been flushed without you knowing? It could also be the connection at the flange where your toilet sits in the waste pipe. It has a thick wax ring that makes a seal and eventually the wax breaks down. That's approaching worst case scenario though. Do you have a septic tank or are you connected to a city or county sewage system?
So my husband spent like an hour last night trying to fix the toilet with one of these. I couldn't really figure out how to get the thing down there. Watched this video this morning and bam! Mama fixed the toilet 💪😂👌
Very helpful. Best toilet auger video I found. Appreciated that he said 3 foot auger was good enough for most situations. Also appreciated how he showed issues in the tank that can cause weak flushes. I bought a 3 foot auger after this video and it cleared on the first probe. Plumbers helper had done nothing to clear things. Water tube had disconnected from the refill tube in my Kohler toilet and that must have caused my soft block, as he showed. My flush siphon was weakened. Thank you for posting this!
I had a time and a half trying to unclog my toilet! I used EVERY liquid such and such there is! Even bought a new plunger. Bought an auger and tried my best with it (first time using one) was on the brink of calling a plumber, then came across your video..... THANK GOD I did! You saved me a few hundred bucks! I owe you a beer my friend! 😁👍🏿
Had a hell of a time trying to unclog a toilet today. Had to search for a demo on how to use a closet auger. Thanks for the assistance. Almost gave up and called a plumber. You saved me $100. Much obliged, good sir.
I bought the auger and tried it. no luck. i went here and saw that I wasnt persistent enough and didnt rotate enough. All clear now! AND, I checked the tank, as suggested. THANK YOU!!
Thank you so much for making this video!! Fixed my clog on my second try, in less than 5 minutes. My toilet had been clogged for 3 days. I had tried 4 different plungers with no luck (none of them had a tight enough seal on my new-ish toilet). I had spent over an hour plunging, and got blisters on my hands. I also tried using dish soap and hot water with no results. I was scared to try a new tool that I knew nothing about, but this video helped me tremendously.
Thank you so much for this clear and well spoken instruction! I was worried that I would have to call in a plumber after all other tips and plunging had failed to clear our toilet. I was able to buy an inexpensive auger at Lowes for $9 and after watching your video, use the auger and clear the blockage myself. As a single mother, I'm very grateful for you sharing your expertise for others to help themselves. Thank-you!
My toilet had been blocked for over a week.....plungers and sulphuric acid didn't work at all. FINALLY success with an auger....so happy!! You live and learn....now I feel like I may as well become a certified plumber lol.
Sir! I saw and ( thanks to you ) I conquered my problem. I'm a retired teacher, and you too are an awesome teacher as well. I got a cheap auger ( under $8 ) and viola! No more clog! We're on a septic system, and I've always been on city sewers until now. I've still got much to learn. Thank you for your wonderful help! I wish I could return the favor. You Rock! Bob C.
Our toilet has gotten clogged so many times I lost count. At any rate, last week when the plumber came I watched him using the closet auger. I thought I had it down until I went out and bought one and tried to use it. Forget the instructions. Then I looked at your video. 15 minutes later I was done. Great presentation, and you saved me another 50 bucks. Our plumber used to charge $100, but we've had to use him so much he now gives us a discount.
We are all in this world together, I like to lead by example and focus on the hi road instead of what is in it for me, at any cost. The tip jar is small and lonely, but comments like yours are really part of why I do this, thanks.
I did it! Got a closet auger, Got a cheap one. Was about to give up but out the "chore boy" came. I was so excited. Old lady here so not used to doing this stuff. Thanks so much for your videos.
Awesome. I paused the video at 5:38, ran to Walmart, bought a light Auger for $5.49 and BAM! Pulled a plastic side dish container out of the toilet. Water flows like....well, water again. Thanks a TON!
Great video watch this one along with another. For my my issue I bought the 6ft one because I needed the extra 3ft to go beyond the toilet and well into the main drain below the toilet. I bought the 6ft one from Amazon. One suggestion would be to throughly clean it good. Then coat it good with some kind of of rust prevention spray. Then I store it in large garbage bag in my garage for next use. Just a little warning these things can get a little nasty after use. Preparation beforehand is must which I am really happy I did.
I Just bought two kind of toilet Auger too today. The first one is not worth a dime !!! The second one is a Ridgi K-6 and it's a reel good Auger but that model is really expensive here in Quebec Canada. It cost me 70$ + taxes at Home Depot but it's still less expensive then a plumber Call. Thank you so much for your video !!!
THANK YOU for your help! I have to say one important thing to remember about the auger, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR! I bought a $10 one at lowes, it bent twisted, and did nothing to unclog the toilet. I went to Home Depot, and bought the Rigid brand for $35, within two minutes completely unblocked!
So confused. Used a $5 auger from Walmart. I could feel the obstruction but just couldn't get it to work. I walked away from it for 15 minutes, came back ready to try again and the toilet friggin flushed itself the second I put the auger in. I have no idea why it worked but thank goodness!
Pay no attention to the aholes with the bad comments on here Greg. They're usually the plumbers you're keeping honest by keeping them home a while longer while the homeowner fixes their own problem. You're doing a great service to many. Again, thanks.
Thank you for this excellent video, Paul! We have one toilet that has always been problematic. I'm fairly competent with an auger, but I didn't think to check the level adjustment in the tank. Turns out that someone long ago, probably to "save water" bent the float rod such that the tank level was about 3 inches too low. A couple of quick bends, and now perfect siphon action! Thank you again.
Thanks for your very helpful video. I tried the hot water and soap method several times to no avail but unclogged the toilet with an auger, though it took some work as you said. I looked at some other videos about using an auger and yours is by far the best, keep up the good work. I subscribed to your channel and left a tip, when I need other plumbing DIY videos I'll come here first.
Unbelievable! After watching your PVC video the other day I fixed my problem. Now I am on a "DIY" kick and watching various videos so that I can be prepared the day my house decides to fall apart one piece at a time. Took me a second to realize it was you guys again! Thanks again...I'm sure I'll be seeing you all around.
After plunging to no avail, I bought this same tool and with your great instruction I cleared the clog. Now I just have to cancel the plumber. Thank you so much. Patricia.
After watching several videos regarding this problem and trying the auger I purchased for 10 bucks with no success, after watching your video - it worked, with a 10 dollar auger. Thanks for the good advice and demo. Appreciate it, Greg!
thanks for the step by step and heads up... the cash cow comment prompted me to purchase the Rigid 3ft auger. However, I tried the dish soap and left it soaking while I ran to Home Depot. When I got back, tried the hot water and plunging and presto! All cleared... but I had the tools ready for the next step. Thanks for the putting this video up. Big help for the inevitable blockages that a 5yr old can make.
Thankyou for your excellent tutorial! I have ordered a toilet auger online, today. Fortunately I have two toilets and the second one is working well... $54 New Zealand dollars plus freight, for what I have ordered, but that is less than a call-out fee for a plumber..! Cheers! NB: I'm a 75 years old female DIY fits my budget well, 99.9% of the time 😊
Craig thanks so much for posting this vid. As previous commenters have said, it was extremely helpful and informative. I had an issue with paper towels clogging our toilet. Based on this video I went and purchased a 3' Ridgid toilet auger at Home Depot for $33 and cleared the clog in under 10 minutes! Thanks again!
Still helpful in 2022, 7 years ago. I got the 6ft Ridgid. My husband held it and I cranked up and down. I got scared when the auger twisted out into the bowl. I was able to retract and pull the auger out. It takes getting use to but it works. I think this can be connected to a power drill. Look for that video. It works. Maybe the smaller one at Home Depot would be easier to handle, $17. The problem is you cannot return augers which makes sense. Thanks.😊
Great video. My partner is away for the next two days, and the toilet clogged... with the help of your video, I was able to clear the clog. It worked just as you demonstrated... and I'm glad it took you a couple tries, it made me feel better when it didn't work the first time! I'm really grateful that you shared this!
Thank you so much for this video! I have been keeping plumbers in business with this exact problem! Now, I ( a 48 year old woman) am doing it myself!!! thank you!
Thank you! You just saved me hundreds of dollars! My son clogged up my toilet on a Saturday with toilet paper. So I went to Home Depot and bought an auger but had no clue how to use it. So I watched your video and after a couple of attempts my toilet is unclogged! Thank you!
I’m a 68-year young widow who has been wrestling with a toilet A. L. L. D. A. Y. L. O. N. G. I have tried EVERYTHING and now have no more Dawn dish soap left. Fortunately, my sweet deceased husband purchased an auger several years ago. Having watched your video, I feel somewhat confident to haul it into the house and try it out. Wish me luck and P. R. A. Y. for me🤪🤪🤪
Thank you so much, your video helped me to solve my problem. Thank you for explaining: - how to identify a main line blockage - how to safely flush a plugged toilet without overflowing the bowl - toilet should suck when flushing or it is plugged - retract the auger to pull the debris free from the drain - don't force the auger because it could become tangled in the plumbing - process is difficult and may have to be repeated several times
K, Thanks, another thing I may not have mentioned in the video is augers are better then plungers because they do not atomize waste water vapor! Also, if the toilet tank water level is not to full level, the toilet may clog when used for that reason. Adjusting the water lever up to near top of the tank overflow tube.
@@katietrudel Katie, As you have, no worries, the cable is carbon steel, if you dry it and WD-40 it after use, it will be in good shape for at least 25 yrs. of daily use. Did you get the telescopic one or the 3 ft. one that does not extend out of the square tube?
Thank you SO much. I just rented one of those augers from my local hardware store and wasn't quite sure how to use it. I found you and it was cleared in about 2 minutes. Thanks again!
Thank you again Sir, I first watched this video two years ago because I was desperate and your channel had the title: Ramona's husband I knew I could trust a approach that would not make me feel like I couldn't do it as a woman. Welp, I refreshed again last hour and got the same class and it's done! At 71 and widowed I love the feeling of accomplishment. Thank you for sharing this with me. PS...it's Sunday afternoon and a plumber would have charged me a bunch just because he wasn't at home watching ESPN 😉
Thank you for saving me a ton of time and money! I had never used one of these before, but your video helped me figure out how to use this thing and I was able to get a nasty clog out myself.
Thanx again for the video. I was finally able to purchase an auger today and it took less then ten minutes and my problem is solved. The auger is certainly a handy tool to have.
I just saw this after causing a real bad clog with corn husks, was taking 4 hours for each flush to go through and the bowl to empty... Got a $7 auger from wallmart and it worked great after ~5 sessions and 10 minutes spent. Thanks!
Awesome video, Made the whole process very easy and simple to understand. Also loved the tip on using the rubber stopper directly to flush to evade overflow.
Thanks so much for the video. It's 3:00 am and my toilet clogged and yes overflowed. So I retrieved my auger from the garage (auger never used before) and attempted to use it. I realized I didn't know how so found your video. I was then able to clear the toilet in minutes. Not a fun job but really not that hard. Easier than a plunger which I am not supposed to use on a low flow toilet (I was told by a plumber). So big THANK YOU. Got the job done, I learned something and still have my money in my pocket.
I was trying to clear a blockage with a tiny little sink auger. No dice! So I went out and bought a Rigid auger like the one in the video (the 6', not the 3'). I'm glad I got the longer one because the blockage was at 3/4 of the cable. Thanks for the instruction, you saved me a plumber call!
Thank you sir and your team for this video ibiught an auget this morning and followed you step for step and was able to fix this problem New years day!!!!! And it only cost me $6 THANKS AGAIN
Awesome! This video just saved me a lot of needless hassle. with 5 kids in the house experimenting with what is and isn't flushable...I will never be without a Closet Auger ever again...
Thank you for this simple easy to follow video. it saved us so much time and money and has given us tips to help prevent future clogs as well. the problem I was having was I was not getting enough suction it would not siphon but would just slowly drain the bowl each flush. not sure what is causing it.
I have a Kohler dual flush toilet and tried an auger with the same shape head as yours, but couldn't connect with an opening to the pipe. I thought perhaps the cobra -shaped head was too large. I followed the instructions, the head drawn all the way up, and then turning the handle clockwise. After awhile, I saw that the snake wasn't advancing into the toilet. Do I need a different head? By the way, thanks for the tip about not scratching the porcelain.
Some toilet bowls have a sharper bend in the trap passage. A retriever head is the largest, and most trouble to get thru some bowls. A bulb head is easiest. However an object stuck in the trapway, will not allow any auger to pass. If a bowl will not accept an auger, the bowl is pulled and the auger is put in the outlet of the bowl and reverse pushes out the object.
I have had people come up to me in public and ask, "are you that plumber on the web?" but I am just too busy in class learning more.... the water industry is growing faster than I can study...
Thank you so much for this presentation. After plunging, chemicals etc. I had assumed a new toilet was required. But after investing in a $6 Walmart toilet auger my toilet runs smoothly. I was surprised how little visible result there was, only a slight milkiness in the water, but it worked. I agree the $6 auger is poorly made, but I handled it with care and hopefully it will last a few more rounds.
Great video. You just saved me a very expensive plumber visit. In my case though I was able to get the job done with the $8 auger vs the $30 one by ridgid. Hopefully this was just a one time deal and I will never need to use it again. I must have pushed the blockage through as nothing came back into the bowl. It flushes now.
Thank you! My husband and I had watched your video and within fifteen minutes, we were back in business. Dad bought is one as a housewarming present when we moved into our first home recently. We thought he was crazy. Now we get it, and your video helped us learn how to use it and fix it fast.
Thanks so much!! You just saved me from calling a plumber and spending money I don't have right now lol. I watched two other videos and couldn't get it right and after watching yours I stopped scratching the porcelain and only had to do it twice before it was working perfectly again!! So again, thanks so much for your great directions and visual help!!!
just what i needed! also, the people who sold me this house had left a bunch of things in the basement,including an electric auger. i really put that to use tonight. my toilet happened to be clogged with paper towels too. thanks.
Thank you so much for posting this video. Very helpful, not just the demo but the information about the difference between a toilet clog and a mainline problem.
Awesome video thank you. My son flushed a plastic toy orange down the toilet. I asked an associate at home depot and they said I had to remove the toilet and then use some $500 tool to fix it. I went on youtube and found your video went back to home depot bought a $50 6ft Auger had the clog out in 20 minutes thanks again man.
Watching this video was so helpful. I purchased a closet auger ftom Home Depot. Also clerk suggested I get a gallon of main line opener & toilet unclogger in case there is a blockage the auger can not reach. I hope this works but if not what is the average charge for main line opener. I hace had backup in shiwdet and tub floor.
I was given a quote for $325 today 1/16/2022 for a toilet that wasn’t flushing. I called a company that does emergency plumbing. I nearly swallowed my tongue when he told me the price. Anyway, he said my toilet was probably clogged and he may have to remove the toilet to get to the clog. He planned to call me tomorrow. The call somehow got disconnected not by me. Anyway, I decided there was no way I was going to pay that price. So I asked one of my relatives do we have a snake. I was told yes we do. I went into the basement and found an auger. (I had no idea that was what they were called). I had no idea how to use it. Found this video and got rid of the clog. Saved myself a lot of money. Thank you.
Tim, I am glad to help, I am looking for feed back on other pod-casts, if you view them, please send me your thoughts on how clear/usable they are. any requests? or plumbing questions... Greg
Great video. Your video is the best uger video because it was more realistic. everyone else just pulled out the piece of cloth or paper. You were moving it around, up and down. It was more realistic. Thanks again, love your page!
Can't thank you enough for this informational video! I was just about to go buy a longer auger (mine is 3 ft), when you said you only need a 3 ft. for this kind of job. After watching your video, I went and tried again (the right way) and unclogged our toilet like a pro! What a relief and savings of money thanks to you. We've already paid a plumber to come out once, so was afraid of that expense again, and really didn't want to have to buy another (longer) auger. My little $10 three foot auger did the job once I knew how to put your info to practice. Thank you again for saving my day!
I really appreciated the extra info about WHY further clogs might occur. I'd always wondered what that tube that "squirts out water into the [other] tube" was for. Now I know! Thank you!
Thanks 4 da vid. It was really helpful. My tenant's toilet was clog n she n I tried the plunger for a long time till I saw ur vid. I bought a really cheap $7 closet auger from menards, glad I didn't spend extra money in Home Depot for the RIDGID. I need to find a way to clean the auger in a quick n effective way, it's not pleasant doing that part.
Thank you for this video. We've got a blocked toilet and I wanted to know what would resolve the issue without troubling the landlady. I watched the ad at the beginning and clicked the link.
Thanks, this video was very helpful. I was able to clear my toilet with a $8 auger from Home Depot and now have the knowledge the use it anytime I need it. Also I'm glad I watched the video all the way to the end because when my toilet fills the top with water it just leaks out of the nuts instead going to the fill tube. I thought this wouldn't be a problem because the water still gets in but now I know I'll have to fix it. The toilet did seem to flush weak, now I know why.
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After 13 years, this video was still the most help out of the hundreds, if not thousands, of videos that demonstrate how to use an auger. Thank you Mr. Chick, I hope you and yours are well!
Great video sir. As a career plumber myself its refreshing seeing people actually showing the correct way of doing things. SO many showing people putting in multiple jugs of Drano and such in a tiny room with no ventilation and its showshing all over them and everything else. Watch people like this man in this video people. He has years of on the job training and the proper skills to demonstrate this!
Life is not a series of shortcuts and life hacks. Life takes skill, hardwork and grit.....and quite a bit of luck on occasion lol
Hey, Long story short... after going #2. I was able to flush, but now when i flush it comes back up real high then goes back down to basically where theres no water in bowl then come back up to the normal level... Any thoughts? .. Oh and I didn't put that much toilet paper in it... but ya know.. I went #2.so :)
@@visionquest414 now is the time to get the proper plunger and get to work. Make sure you don't put more toilet paper... Or anything else solid in it. Plunge and plunge and it should clear up. You can try hot water and degreasing dish soap. No boiling water but hot water. Many times when it drains very slowly like you describe it will be fine in few hours on its on.
@@visionquest414and no worries on doing that deed. We all do it and we are adults... Well most likely adults. Still it's something we a face in our lives adult or not lol.
@@BamaChad-W4CHD Thanks for taking time to respond.. Yup been trying those for days... Dawn soap.. hot water.. i have the correct plunger... I think i did a really good job at that... I mean.. jeeze is it possible that my number 2 is somehow still blocked down there after a week? Good lord if thats the case.... I ordered a 3ft auger... hopefully that will do the trick. It was 15 dollars. husky was the brand
@@visionquest414 I didn't realize it had been days clogged. I was thinking it had happened a couple of hours before you posted. A auger/snake is a great tool to have around. Husky is a Walmart in house brand so hopefully it works. Do you have kids around or any way something could have been flushed without you knowing? It could also be the connection at the flange where your toilet sits in the waste pipe. It has a thick wax ring that makes a seal and eventually the wax breaks down. That's approaching worst case scenario though. Do you have a septic tank or are you connected to a city or county sewage system?
So my husband spent like an hour last night trying to fix the toilet with one of these. I couldn't really figure out how to get the thing down there. Watched this video this morning and bam! Mama fixed the toilet 💪😂👌
I'm working on one of mine right now. Well...I had a feeling. The clog is in the riser in the wall...and there is no wall clean out!!! GRRRRRRRRR
@UndervaluedBusiness yup. His butt needs to learn it, too! But good for you, Momma! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
You GO MaMMa!
@StonkSlayd I just saw this responce 3years later and yes imma reply ~ my husband woulda used the right your 👀 lea my pookie alone. He does plenty 👀
Very helpful. Best toilet auger video I found. Appreciated that he said
3 foot auger was good enough for most situations. Also appreciated how he showed issues in the tank that can cause weak flushes. I bought a 3 foot auger after this video and it cleared on the first probe. Plumbers helper had done nothing to clear things. Water tube had disconnected from the refill tube in my Kohler toilet and that must have caused my soft block, as he showed. My flush siphon was weakened. Thank you for posting this!
I had a time and a half trying to unclog my toilet! I used EVERY liquid such and such there is! Even bought a new plunger. Bought an auger and tried my best with it (first time using one) was on the brink of calling a plumber, then came across your video..... THANK GOD I did! You saved me a few hundred bucks! I owe you a beer my friend! 😁👍🏿
Had a hell of a time trying to unclog a toilet today. Had to search for a demo on how to use a closet auger. Thanks for the assistance. Almost gave up and called a plumber. You saved me $100. Much obliged, good sir.
I bought the auger and tried it. no luck. i went here and saw that I wasnt persistent enough and didnt rotate enough. All clear now! AND, I checked the tank, as suggested. THANK YOU!!
Thank you so much for making this video!! Fixed my clog on my second try, in less than 5 minutes. My toilet had been clogged for 3 days. I had tried 4 different plungers with no luck (none of them had a tight enough seal on my new-ish toilet). I had spent over an hour plunging, and got blisters on my hands. I also tried using dish soap and hot water with no results. I was scared to try a new tool that I knew nothing about, but this video helped me tremendously.
Thank you so much for this clear and well spoken instruction! I was worried that I would have to call in a plumber after all other tips and plunging had failed to clear our toilet. I was able to buy an inexpensive auger at Lowes for $9 and after watching your video, use the auger and clear the blockage myself. As a single mother, I'm very grateful for you sharing your expertise for others to help themselves. Thank-you!
Had to do this today. Yeesh. It's harder than it looks! Yay for new life skills. Thanks for the demo.
My toilet had been blocked for over a week.....plungers and sulphuric acid didn't work at all. FINALLY success with an auger....so happy!! You live and learn....now I feel like I may as well become a certified plumber lol.
Sir! I saw and ( thanks to you ) I conquered my problem. I'm a retired teacher, and you too are an awesome teacher as well. I got a cheap auger ( under $8 ) and viola! No more clog!
We're on a septic system, and I've always been on city sewers until now. I've still got much to learn. Thank you for your wonderful help! I wish I could return the favor.
You Rock!
Bob C.
this man is the uncle i didn't know i needed.... thank you, Greg
Our toilet has gotten clogged so many times I lost count. At any rate, last week when the plumber came I watched him using the closet auger. I thought I had it down until I went out and bought one and tried to use it. Forget the instructions. Then I looked at your video. 15 minutes later I was done. Great presentation, and you saved me another 50 bucks. Our plumber used to charge $100, but we've had to use him so much he now gives us a discount.
Thank you so much, Greg! You saved our family this morning.
That is what I do...
We are all in this world together, I like to lead by example and focus on the hi road instead of what is in it for me, at any cost. The tip jar is small and lonely, but comments like yours are really part of why I do this, thanks.
I did it! Got a closet auger, Got a cheap one. Was about to give up but out the "chore boy" came. I was so excited. Old lady here so not used to doing this stuff. Thanks so much for your videos.
Awesome. I paused the video at 5:38, ran to Walmart, bought a light Auger for $5.49 and BAM! Pulled a plastic side dish container out of the toilet. Water flows like....well, water again.
Thanks a TON!
Excellent description. We own a Rigid and we own a Toto. I especially like the explanation for determining when the main line is blocked.
Old One but .... it Still Helped Me, Thanks and another Thumbs Up.
Great video watch this one along with another. For my my issue I bought the 6ft one because I needed the extra 3ft to go beyond the toilet and well into the main drain below the toilet. I bought the 6ft one from Amazon. One suggestion would be to throughly clean it good. Then coat it good with some kind of of rust prevention spray. Then I store it in large garbage bag in my garage for next use. Just a little warning these things can get a little nasty after use. Preparation beforehand is must which I am really happy I did.
I Just bought two kind of toilet Auger too today. The first one is not worth a dime !!! The second one is a Ridgi K-6 and it's a reel good Auger but that model is really expensive here in Quebec Canada. It cost me 70$ + taxes at Home Depot but it's still less expensive then a plumber Call. Thank you so much for your video !!!
THANK YOU for your help! I have to say one important thing to remember about the auger, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR! I bought a $10 one at lowes, it bent twisted, and did nothing to unclog the toilet. I went to Home Depot, and bought the Rigid brand for $35, within two minutes completely unblocked!
Because of this video I got one of these and cleared the most stubborn toilet blockage. Way cheaper than our handyman or plumber. Thanks.
So confused. Used a $5 auger from Walmart. I could feel the obstruction but just couldn't get it to work. I walked away from it for 15 minutes, came back ready to try again and the toilet friggin flushed itself the second I put the auger in. I have no idea why it worked but thank goodness!
Auger-scare. Like computer scare, when the IT guy walks in and your PC spontaneously unfreezes.
Pay no attention to the aholes with the bad comments on here Greg. They're usually the plumbers you're keeping honest by keeping them home a while longer while the homeowner fixes their own problem. You're doing a great service to many. Again, thanks.
Thank you for this excellent video, Paul!
We have one toilet that has always been problematic. I'm fairly competent with an auger, but I didn't think to check the level adjustment in the tank. Turns out that someone long ago, probably to "save water" bent the float rod such that the tank level was about 3 inches too low. A couple of quick bends, and now perfect siphon action!
Thank you again.
Thanks for your very helpful video. I tried the hot water and soap method several times to no avail but unclogged the toilet with an auger, though it took some work as you said. I looked at some other videos about using an auger and yours is by far the best, keep up the good work. I subscribed to your channel and left a tip, when I need other plumbing DIY videos I'll come here first.
Thank you, together we win...
@@TheGregchick Yes we do Greg, I will probably be needing your help again.
@@waltzingwally Call if special needs arise..
Unbelievable! After watching your PVC video the other day I fixed my problem. Now I am on a "DIY" kick and watching various videos so that I can be prepared the day my house decides to fall apart one piece at a time. Took me a second to realize it was you guys again! Thanks again...I'm sure I'll be seeing you all around.
thank you so much! the clogged toilet came at the end of a very rough week. I have an auger I didn't know how to use. I do now.
After plunging to no avail, I bought this same tool and with your great instruction I cleared the clog. Now I just have to cancel the plumber. Thank you so much. Patricia.
After watching several videos regarding this problem and trying the auger I purchased for 10 bucks with no success, after watching your video - it worked, with a 10 dollar auger. Thanks for the good advice and demo. Appreciate it, Greg!
thanks for the step by step and heads up... the cash cow comment prompted me to purchase the Rigid 3ft auger. However, I tried the dish soap and left it soaking while I ran to Home Depot. When I got back, tried the hot water and plunging and presto! All cleared... but I had the tools ready for the next step. Thanks for the putting this video up. Big help for the inevitable blockages that a 5yr old can make.
Thankyou for your excellent tutorial!
I have ordered a toilet auger online, today.
Fortunately I have two toilets and the second one is working well...
$54 New Zealand dollars plus freight, for what I have ordered, but that is less than a call-out fee for a plumber..!
Cheers!
NB: I'm a 75 years old female
DIY fits my budget well, 99.9% of the time 😊
Thank you for sharing "the cash cow of plumming" advice.
During these financial times your advice is appreciated by many people.
Craig thanks so much for posting this vid. As previous commenters have said, it was extremely helpful and informative. I had an issue with paper towels clogging our toilet. Based on this video I went and purchased a 3' Ridgid toilet auger at Home Depot for $33 and cleared the clog in under 10 minutes! Thanks again!
Still helpful in 2022, 7 years ago. I got the 6ft Ridgid. My husband held it and I cranked up and down. I got scared when the auger twisted out into the bowl. I was able to retract and pull the auger out. It takes getting use to but it works. I think this can be connected to a power drill. Look for that video. It works. Maybe the smaller one at Home Depot would be easier to handle, $17. The problem is you cannot return augers which makes sense. Thanks.😊
Worked like a charm after so many other attempts didn’t! Thank you.
Great video. My partner is away for the next two days, and the toilet clogged... with the help of your video, I was able to clear the clog. It worked just as you demonstrated... and I'm glad it took you a couple tries, it made me feel better when it didn't work the first time! I'm really grateful that you shared this!
Ramona, thank you very much. Have no words to tell how nice and valuable is what you've done here.
Thank you so much for this video! I have been keeping plumbers in business with this exact problem! Now, I ( a 48 year old woman) am doing it myself!!! thank you!
Thank you! You just saved me hundreds of dollars! My son clogged up my toilet on a Saturday with toilet paper. So I went to Home Depot and bought an auger but had no clue how to use it. So I watched your video and after a couple of attempts my toilet is unclogged! Thank you!
I’m a 68-year young widow who has been wrestling with a toilet A. L. L. D. A. Y.
L. O. N. G. I have tried EVERYTHING and now have no more Dawn dish soap left. Fortunately, my sweet deceased husband purchased an auger several years ago. Having watched your video, I feel somewhat confident to haul it into the house and try it out. Wish me luck and
P. R. A. Y. for me🤪🤪🤪
Thank you so much, your video helped me to solve my problem.
Thank you for explaining:
- how to identify a main line blockage
- how to safely flush a plugged toilet without overflowing the bowl
- toilet should suck when flushing or it is plugged
- retract the auger to pull the debris free from the drain
- don't force the auger because it could become tangled in the plumbing
- process is difficult and may have to be repeated several times
K, Thanks, another thing I may not have mentioned in the video is augers are better then plungers because they do not atomize waste water vapor! Also, if the toilet tank water level is not to full level, the toilet may clog when used for that reason. Adjusting the water lever up to near top of the tank overflow tube.
@@katietrudel yes waste water was even the source of the COVID-19 pandemic!
@@katietrudel
Katie,
As you have, no worries, the cable is carbon steel, if you dry it and WD-40 it after use, it will be in good shape for at least 25 yrs. of daily use. Did you get the telescopic one or the 3 ft. one that does not extend out of the square tube?
As they say to me in my social postings, "Keep it clean" and just dry it out after each use and WD 40, and decades of use will be assured.
Thank you SO much. I just rented one of those augers from my local hardware store and wasn't quite sure how to use it. I found you and it was cleared in about 2 minutes. Thanks again!
Thank you again Sir, I first watched this video two years ago because I was desperate and your channel had the title: Ramona's husband I knew I could trust a approach that would not make me feel like I couldn't do it as a woman.
Welp, I refreshed again last hour and got the same class and it's done! At 71 and widowed I love the feeling of accomplishment. Thank you for sharing this with me. PS...it's Sunday afternoon and a plumber would have charged me a bunch just because he wasn't at home watching ESPN 😉
This gave me the confidence and knowledge to go out and get a toilet auger. It was easy and worked! And I saved a lot of money! Thanks so much!
Finally found some one that knows what there doing. I watch some of these videos just to laugh at people but this video was the proper way. Good job
Greg thank you so much. I watched you use the tool I had already. Armed with that knowledge, I removed the clog in less than a minute!
Thank you for saving me a ton of time and money! I had never used one of these before, but your video helped me figure out how to use this thing and I was able to get a nasty clog out myself.
Thanx again for the video. I was finally able to purchase an auger today and it took less then ten minutes and my problem is solved. The auger is certainly a handy tool to have.
thank you for this video!
just bought the closet auger and finally managed to unclog the toilet.
I just saw this after causing a real bad clog with corn husks, was taking 4 hours for each flush to go through and the bowl to empty...
Got a $7 auger from wallmart and it worked great after ~5 sessions and 10 minutes spent. Thanks!
This guy is a champ for not wearing any gloves
Awesome video, Made the whole process very easy and simple to understand. Also loved the tip on using the rubber stopper directly to flush to evade overflow.
Thank you SO MUCH! With watching this video, we knew what to buy and how to use it. Saved us so much money!
Thanks so much for the video. It's 3:00 am and my toilet clogged and yes overflowed. So I retrieved my auger from the garage (auger never used before) and attempted to use it. I realized I didn't know how so found your video. I was then able to clear the toilet in minutes. Not a fun job but really not that hard. Easier than a plunger which I am not supposed to use on a low flow toilet (I was told by a plumber). So big THANK YOU. Got the job done, I learned something and still have my money in my pocket.
It may be rust on his but it's totally going to be poop on mine. I loved this video.
I'm pretty worried what I'm going to find.
+Laura Russell hahahaha
Knowledge is power, success is shared, win, win. Thanks.
Greg
I was trying to clear a blockage with a tiny little sink auger. No dice! So I went out and bought a Rigid auger like the one in the video (the 6', not the 3'). I'm glad I got the longer one because the blockage was at 3/4 of the cable. Thanks for the instruction, you saved me a plumber call!
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Thank you sir and your team for this video ibiught an auget this morning and followed you step for step and was able to fix this problem New years day!!!!! And it only cost me $6 THANKS AGAIN
That presentation was excellent. You are the man !!!! Thank you so much. Ron from Naples, FL
Awesome! This video just saved me a lot of needless hassle. with 5 kids in the house experimenting with what is and isn't flushable...I will never be without a Closet Auger ever again...
That Video was very helpful to unstop your toilet that was very helpful thank you
Thank you for this simple easy to follow video. it saved us so much time and money and has given us tips to help prevent future clogs as well. the problem I was having was I was not getting enough suction it would not siphon but would just slowly drain the bowl each flush. not sure what is causing it.
I have a Kohler dual flush toilet and tried an auger with the same shape head as yours, but couldn't connect with an opening to the pipe. I thought perhaps the cobra -shaped head was too large. I followed the instructions, the head drawn all the way up, and then turning the handle clockwise. After awhile, I saw that the snake wasn't advancing into the toilet. Do I need a different head? By the way, thanks for the tip about not scratching the porcelain.
Some toilet bowls have a sharper bend in the trap passage. A retriever head is the largest, and most trouble to get thru some bowls. A bulb head is easiest. However an object stuck in the trapway, will not allow any auger to pass. If a bowl will not accept an auger, the bowl is pulled and the auger is put in the outlet of the bowl and reverse pushes out the object.
This video was very helpful really appreciate the time that was taken to make this it really helped me out
I have had people come up to me in public and ask, "are you that plumber on the web?" but I am just too busy in class learning more.... the water industry is growing faster than I can study...
Thank you so much for this presentation. After plunging, chemicals etc. I had assumed a new toilet was required. But after investing in a $6 Walmart toilet auger my toilet runs smoothly. I was surprised how little visible result there was, only a slight milkiness in the water, but it worked. I agree the $6 auger is poorly made, but I handled it with care and hopefully it will last a few more rounds.
Great video. You just saved me a very expensive plumber visit. In my case though I was able to get the job done with the $8 auger vs the $30 one by ridgid. Hopefully this was just a one time deal and I will never need to use it again. I must have pushed the blockage through as nothing came back into the bowl. It flushes now.
Thank you! My husband and I had watched your video and within fifteen minutes, we were back in business. Dad bought is one as a housewarming present when we moved into our first home recently. We thought he was crazy. Now we get it, and your video helped us learn how to use it and fix it fast.
Thank you for demonstrating that it doesn't always work on the first try like all others.
Gonna go try again my own issue again.
Thanks so much!! You just saved me from calling a plumber and spending money I don't have right now lol. I watched two other videos and couldn't get it right and after watching yours I stopped scratching the porcelain and only had to do it twice before it was working perfectly again!! So again, thanks so much for your great directions and visual help!!!
Toto rules, absolutely, the Eco Drake is what I stock. I been doing Toto since 92'. No complaints, hundreds of installs.
Thanks alot to you and youtube I purchased a 6 ft. closet auger and within 10-15 minutes the blockage was cleared.
just what i needed! also, the people who sold me this house had left a bunch of things in the basement,including an electric auger. i really put that to use tonight. my toilet happened to be clogged with paper towels too. thanks.
Thank you so much for posting this video. Very helpful, not just the demo but the information about the difference between a toilet clog and a mainline problem.
"I blocked it with some paper towels." Pulls out a turd.
How is this comment not famous yet?
firebirdude2 😂
Great video, but the win here is this comment. :)
I almost had a heart attack laughing at this comment. Jesus.
firebirdude2 waking up the whole house laughing right now
Thanks - I almost gave up when trying to use the auger but your video kept me at it and cleared the clog!
Awesome video thank you. My son flushed a plastic toy orange down the toilet. I asked an associate at home depot and they said I had to remove the toilet and then use some $500 tool to fix it. I went on youtube and found your video went back to home depot bought a $50 6ft Auger had the clog out in 20 minutes thanks again man.
"The brown is rust from the auger." LOL.
No gloves... after hands in toilet he scratches his chin🤦
Watching this video was so helpful. I purchased a closet auger ftom Home Depot. Also clerk suggested I get a gallon of main line opener & toilet unclogger in case there is a blockage the auger can not reach. I hope this works but if not what is the average charge for main line opener. I hace had backup in shiwdet and tub floor.
I was given a quote for $325 today 1/16/2022 for a toilet that wasn’t flushing. I called a company that does emergency plumbing. I nearly swallowed my tongue when he told me the price. Anyway, he said my toilet was probably clogged and he may have to remove the toilet to get to the clog. He planned to call me tomorrow. The call somehow got disconnected not by me. Anyway, I decided there was no way I was going to pay that price. So I asked one of my relatives do we have a snake. I was told yes we do. I went into the basement and found an auger. (I had no idea that was what they were called). I had no idea how to use it. Found this video and got rid of the clog. Saved myself a lot of money. Thank you.
Yay!
Thank you. Worked on first try
Tim,
I am glad to help, I am looking for feed back on other pod-casts, if you view them, please send me your thoughts on how clear/usable they are. any requests? or plumbing questions...
Greg
Ramonas Plumber is awesome! Great videos and free advice from our Green Plumber!
Great video. Your video is the best uger video because it was more realistic. everyone else just pulled out the piece of cloth or paper. You were moving it around, up and down. It was more realistic. Thanks again, love your page!
Can't thank you enough for this informational video! I was just about to go buy a longer auger (mine is 3 ft), when you said you only need a 3 ft. for this kind of job. After watching your video, I went and tried again (the right way) and unclogged our toilet like a pro! What a relief and savings of money thanks to you. We've already paid a plumber to come out once, so was afraid of that expense again, and really didn't want to have to buy another (longer) auger. My little $10 three foot auger did the job once I knew how to put your info to practice. Thank you again for saving my day!
i don't know why I find this as great entertainment
LOL!
I really appreciated the extra info about WHY further clogs might occur. I'd always wondered what that tube that "squirts out water into the [other] tube" was for. Now I know! Thank you!
Thanks 4 da vid. It was really helpful. My tenant's toilet was clog n she n I tried the plunger for a long time till I saw ur vid.
I bought a really cheap $7 closet auger from menards, glad I didn't spend extra money in Home Depot for the RIDGID. I need to find a way to clean the auger in a quick n effective way, it's not pleasant doing that part.
Thanks so much - I just managed to clear a blocked toilet thanks to your video
It works.. brilliant how you explain it & went through step by step. If only could post a picture of it
Thank you for this video. We've got a blocked toilet and I wanted to know what would resolve the issue without troubling the landlady. I watched the ad at the beginning and clicked the link.
Thanks, this video was very helpful. I was able to clear my toilet with a $8 auger from Home Depot and now have the knowledge the use it anytime I need it. Also I'm glad I watched the video all the way to the end because when my toilet fills the top with water it just leaks out of the nuts instead going to the fill tube. I thought this wouldn't be a problem because the water still gets in but now I know I'll have to fix it. The toilet did seem to flush weak, now I know why.
You are doing God's work, dude.
but now, you must do the devils work lol
This is the third video i watched and it's the best one.
Thank You...very informative/instructional video.
Top Drawer Video! : ) Bought a shorter closet auger for about $10 and it still works great!!
Ran to Home Depot, after trying soap and hot water,which didn’t work. This works immediately. Thanks for showing this auger.