Roof Drain Vent Clogged

When the vents in your plumbing drain system are clogged the flow of water can slow down or stop altogether.

Roof drain vent clogged.

Feed your auger down the pipe. Start twisting your auger cable around to grab hold of the clog and any other gunk that is in the vent pipe. Slow draining and gurgling plumbing fixtures could be a sign of a clogged roof vent. When you feel the auger cable stop you ve hit your clog.

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. 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. 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.

Wind your auger cable back out of your vent.