For a budget buyer who wants a long cable and auto feed for small drains. Ignore the 8 in claim and keep it to sinks, tubs and floor drains.
Amazon $349.99The Maxsa 100 ft x 3/8 in Drain Machine is the better drain cleaning machine overall, rated 4.1 to 3.9. The Maxsa 100 ft x 3/8 in Drain Machine leads on features and motor. The Garvee 100 ft x 3/8 in Drain Machine costs $14 less ($335.99 vs $349.99).
For a budget buyer who wants a long cable and plenty of cutters for home drains. Support and parts are the gamble.
Amazon $335.99Prices were last checked November 3, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Maxsa 100 ft x 3/8 in Drain Machine for features (auto feed, foot switch, reverse, cutters included vs auto feed, foot switch, cutters included) and motor (750 W motor vs 450 W motor).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every small lines drain cleaning machine; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Maxsa 100 ft x 3/8 in Drain Machine | Garvee 100 ft x 3/8 in Drain Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Price 25% | 81 $349.99 | 84 $335.99 |
| Cable 25% | 98 100 ft of 3/8 in cable | 98 100 ft of 3/8 in cable |
| Motor 10% | 100 750 W motor | 68 450 W motor |
| Features 20% | 100 auto feed, foot switch, reverse, cutters included | 80 auto feed, foot switch, cutters included |
| Warranty 20% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Maxsa 100 ft x 3/8 in Drain Machine | Garvee 100 ft x 3/8 in Drain Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Cable | ||
| Type | Drum machine | Drum machine |
| Included cable | 100 ft x 3/8 in | 100 ft x 3/8 in |
| Drain sizes | 4 to 8 in | 2 to 4 in |
| Cutters included | 6 | 10 |
| Motor | ||
| Motor | 750 W | 450 W |
| Speed | 1,800 rpm | 1,850 rpm |
| Controls and build | ||
| Auto feed | Yes | Yes |
| Foot switch | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse | Yes | - |
