Plumbers Snake Stuck In Roof Vent

How to clear drains through the roof vent.

Plumbers snake stuck in roof vent.

Preparing to unblock the vent. I ve seen professional plumbers get up on the roof and unstop drains surely i can do this. All of a sudden it binds kinks twists up like. Indoor plumbing is messier than roof plumbing but it s also safer so try plunging and snaking the drain inside first to make sure going on the roof is even necessary.

Smallest plunger covers tub overflow sink overflow. I carry 3 plungers one normal toilet size 2 smaller ones. You put your snake down the vent stack on the roof and turn it on and you are making progress the snake is going through the pipe. The key is finding a way of getting it out of the drain without breaking it.

You can also feed the hose down into the vent pipe as you would a plumber s snake to dislodge a clog that s not solid enough to dam water. 9 times out of 10 i can make a sink better without a snake. Blockages caused by frozen plumbing vents can be a problem for homes located in extremely cold climates. Vents allow sewer gases to escape and allow air.

The best way to clear a frozen vent is by pouring really hot water into the vent pipe. How do i get a stuck snake sewer cable out of the pipe on the roof. The waste lines in your house are connected to a venting system that performs two important functions.