Plumbers Snake Stuck In Roof Vent

Vents allow sewer gases to escape and allow air.

Plumbers snake stuck in roof vent.

The key is finding a way of getting it out of the drain without breaking it. If your plumbing snake also known as a drain auger gets stuck while you attempt to wrestle a blockage out of your drainpipe you ve obviously got a persistent obstruction on your hands. The middle size one covers other drain in double basin. A stuck snake can be frustrating but there are a number of ways to dislodge it.

The best way to clear a frozen vent is by pouring really hot water into the vent pipe. 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. I carry 3 plungers one normal toilet size 2 smaller ones. 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.

All of a sudden it binds kinks twists up like. The waste lines in your house are connected to a venting system that performs two important functions. Smallest plunger covers tub overflow sink overflow. Preparing to unblock the vent.

Blockages caused by frozen plumbing vents can be a problem for homes located in extremely cold climates. I ve seen professional plumbers get up on the roof and unstop drains surely i can do this. 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.