LOS ANGELES (KABC) — A lot of products promise to clear out pipes without the help of a plumber so Consumer Reports put those claims to the test and found most weren’t effective. But a mechanical device called Drain FX worked well. The device attaches to the faucet and uses pressurized water to clean the pipes. Consumer Reports also tested out a $3 traditional plunger as a comparison to the device.
Watch the clip below to see how the two items compared: