Roof Drain Vent Clogged

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.

Roof drain vent clogged.

Slow draining and gurgling plumbing fixtures could be a sign of a clogged roof vent. 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. 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.

Wind your auger cable back out of your vent. Feed your auger down the pipe. When you feel the auger cable stop you ve hit your clog. If you can t see the clog grab your drain auger.

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