Plumbers Snake Stuck In Roof Vent

The waste lines in your house are connected to a venting system that performs two important functions.

Plumbers snake stuck in roof vent.

I carry 3 plungers one normal toilet size 2 smaller ones. A stuck snake can be frustrating but there are a number of ways to dislodge it. Vents allow sewer gases to escape and allow air. 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.

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. The best way to clear a frozen vent is by pouring really hot water into the vent pipe. Preparing to unblock the vent.

Blockages caused by frozen plumbing vents can be a problem for homes located in extremely cold climates. Smallest plunger covers tub overflow sink overflow. All of a sudden it binds kinks twists up like. The key is finding a way of getting it out of the drain without breaking it.

I ve seen professional plumbers get up on the roof and unstop drains surely i can do this. How to clear drains through the roof vent. The middle size one covers other drain in double basin.