Roof Drain Vent Clogged

Feed your auger down the pipe.

Roof drain vent clogged.

Slow draining and gurgling plumbing fixtures could be a sign of a clogged roof vent. If you can t see the clog grab your drain auger. 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.

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. Start twisting your auger cable around to grab hold of the clog and any other gunk that is in the vent pipe. When you feel the auger cable stop you ve hit your clog. The vents admit air to replace the vacuum of rushing water and when they are.

Bird s nests debris and rodents are all known culprits for clogging vent pipes.