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.
Roof drain vent clogged.
Start twisting your auger cable around to grab hold of the clog and any other gunk that is in the vent pipe.
The vents admit air to replace the vacuum of rushing water and when they are.
When the vents in your plumbing drain system are clogged the flow of water can slow down or stop altogether.
Bird s nests debris and rodents are all known culprits for clogging vent pipes.
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.
Wind your auger cable back out of your vent.
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.
Feed your auger down the pipe.
Slow draining and gurgling plumbing fixtures could be a sign of a clogged roof vent.