Roof Drain Vent Clogged

Slow draining and gurgling plumbing fixtures could be a sign of a clogged roof 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. When you feel the auger cable stop you ve hit your clog. 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. 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.

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. Bird s nests debris and rodents are all known culprits for clogging vent pipes. The vents admit air to replace the vacuum of rushing water and when they are. When the vents in your plumbing drain system are clogged the flow of water can slow down or stop altogether.

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