How To Clean Drain On Roof

How to unclog clean a roof drain.

How to clean drain on roof.

Slow draining and gurgling plumbing fixtures could be a sign of a clogged roof vent. Step 4 pipe brush. Open the sunroof all the way so that you can see the drain holes. Run the pipe brush down the drain after unscrewing the cap.

If you have a clog in your roof drain you will need to inspect it first. The hose should be fitted with a nozzle set to its most. Next using a hose attached to the blow gun push the hose in the drain and then allow the air to push out the clog. Step 1 inspection.

How to clear drains through the roof vent. Tie the top to the siding or fascia and the bottom to the siding so it can t. These should be self evident and located in the front and rear corners of the sunroof area. Stage the socket and ratchet and wire brush nearby.

Keep pushing the brush till the clog and the stagnated water flushes down out of the outlet pipe. Start by trying to clean the roof vent and main drain with a hand held drum auger. Test the flow of each drain by pouring a small amount of water about cup down the openings of the drain where they are located near the sunroof. Locate a roof drain near the exterior wall line of the building or house.

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. Here is have a small compressor with a regulator which can control the air pressure so using the regulator i like to keep the pressure at around 30psi. If your household water pressure isn t enough to generate the proper nozzle pressure at the jets the manufacturer recommends boosting it. Clear any leaves or debris from around the drain.

This video is of an old volvo b. Water leaks caused by a clogged sunroof drain are very common and easy to cure. It is a very simple process. Set up an extension ladder so you can climb safely onto the roof.

Step 5 clean the roof drain. Remove any buildup of leaves and debris from the metal grate by hand. Step 3 hose. Pipe brush to unclog roof drain.

Pipe brush is a long brush which is designed for cleaning out the drain in the roof from top.