Plumbing Snakes & Augers (101 items found)

Blocked pipes are one of the most common plumbing problems in a home, caused when a buildup of debris and grease stops free drainage. For less serious blockages, a combination of a liquid drain cleaner and vigorous use of a plunger can be enough to clear them. But if that fails, a more specialized tool is needed. Our plumber snake and drain auger product range can help you free up blocked drains without the need to call out a plumbing professional.

What Is a Plumber Snake?

A plumber snake is a length of slender, flexible steel rod that can be fed through a pipe until it meets the obstruction. At the end of the rod is a coiled hook that can be used to push through the clogged material, hopefully loosening it enough so it can be flushed away or pulled back out when the snake is retracted.

Plumbing snakes are ideal for use inside your home, often for clearing sink drains in the kitchen or bathroom where the blockage isn't too deep in the system.

What Is a Drain Auger?

A drain auger is very similar to a plumber snake but is made with a wider gauge of rod that's more suitable for clearing larger outdoor drains and sewers rather than internal pipes. However, there's a large amount of overlap between snakes and plumbing augers, so the most important thing is to choose the right size for your pipes rather than worrying about the exact name.

Our drain auger range includes products made to fit pipes of various sizes, making any size of blockage easy to tackle. For deeply located blockages, we stock augers with lengths of 50 feet and more, suitable for almost any drain or sewer outlet.

Remove Clogged Hair with a Drain Opener

Bathroom sinks and showers often become clogged with hair in the trap rather than debris deep down in the pipe, and in these cases, a simple drain opener is quicker and easier to use than a snake or auger. Most drain openers are made of flexible plastic that can be pushed down through the plughole and feature barbed edges which grab hold of the clogged hair so it can be pulled upward and outward to free up the pipe.

Safely Clear Blockages with a Toilet Auger

A toilet auger is specially made to clear blockages in both toilet and urinal plumbing, reaching a few feet down into the drain for quick and safe unblocking. Most toilet augers are coated in vinyl or another protective material to avoid damaging porcelain or scratching acrylic finishes. What's more, many toilet auger designs can be equipped with a drill attachment to power through even the most stubborn of blockages.

Shop Plumbing Snakes and Augers at Ace Hardware

With a plumber snake or drain auger from Cobra and other leading brands in the Ace Hardware collection, there's no need to call professional help to deal with clogged sinks or blocked drains. Select the items you need from our product range above, and we'll do the rest with speedy shipping straight to your door.