Plumbers Snake Stuck In Roof Vent

How to clear drains through the roof vent.

Plumbers snake stuck in roof vent. Blockages caused by frozen plumbing vents can be a problem for homes located in extremely cold climates. The waste lines in your house are connected to a venting system that performs two important functions. 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. The best way to clear a frozen vent is by pouring really hot water into the vent pipe.

I ve seen professional plumbers get up on the roof and unstop drains surely i can do this. Preparing to unblock the vent. The key is finding a way of getting it out of the drain without breaking it. How do i get a stuck snake sewer cable out of the pipe on the roof.

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

9 times out of 10 i can make a sink better without a snake. The middle size one covers other drain in double basin. 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.