If you don t feel suction the line is blocked further down.
How to clean a roof vent pipe.
Be sure the feet of the ladder are firmly planted on level ground and the top extends 3 feet above.
Remove the vent pipe cap if required inspect the inside of the vent pipe with a bright flashlight.
If the pipe won t drain you ll need to try the auger.
If you can t entirely remove the clog with your snake use a garden hose to flush out remaining debris.
Get yourself up on your roof using a ladder that is properly secured.
Feed the end of a garden hose down the vent pipe and have someone on the ground turn on the water.
Have an assistant flush a toilet while you hold your hand over the vent.
Water will begin to drain when you have succeeded.
Steps to unclog a drain from the roof.
There should be clamps that connect the exhaust pipe of the dryer to the vent.
Withdraw the cable debris often comes with it.
For those items you can t remove from above run the plumber s snake down the vent pipe.
Use a plumber s snake of electricians fish tape to unclog the stoppage.
The top of the vent pipe.
A 10 to 20 foot length is recommended.
Set up a ladder so you can climb on the roof.
Bring a screwdriver and a garden hose with an adjustable nozzle with you when you climb onto the roof.
If the vent.
Climb into the attic and locate the vent pipe as it passes through the attic.
Slow draining and gurgling plumbing fixtures could be a sign of a clogged roof vent.
Cut out a section of the vent.
You will need to use a vacuum to clean out the length of the vent and unless you have access to an industrial vacuum it is unlikely that you ll be able to do this from the roof.
Feed the cable bit by bit until you hit a barrier.
Look up on the roof from the ground below and locate the vent pipe s position.
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.
How to clear a plumbing vent without getting on a roof step 1.
If you can t see the clog grab.
Grab the debris if you can see it and test your pipes.
Start by trying to clean the roof vent and main drain with a hand held drum auger.
Turn the handle to push the head through the blockage.
Then try the following.
