Roof Drain Vent Clogged

Wind your auger cable back out of your vent.

Roof drain vent clogged.

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

Start twisting your auger cable around to grab hold of the clog and any other gunk that is in the vent pipe. Feed your auger down the pipe. 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. 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.

The vents admit air to replace the vacuum of rushing water and when they are.