Roof Drain Vent Clogged

And on homes that do not have a main drain cleanout accessing a clogged main drain through the roof vent could be your best option.

Roof drain vent clogged.

The vents admit air to replace the vacuum of rushing water and when they are. Wind your auger cable back out of your vent. Bird s nests debris and rodents are all known culprits for clogging vent pipes. You might need to run a drain cleaner through your roof vent if it s clogged or if this is the easiest way to access a clogged main drain.

Sometimes a clogged vent will require a professional plumber to open up the walls of your home to get a good look at your drainage system. Because most drain vent pipes are up near the roof sometimes debris from the roof can even clog a pipe. If you can t see the clog grab your drain auger. When you feel the auger cable stop you ve hit your clog.

Feed your auger down the pipe.