How To Clean Drain On Roof

Open the sunroof all the way so that you can see the drain holes.

How to clean drain on roof. Set up an extension ladder so you can climb safely onto the roof. It is a very simple process. Step 4 pipe brush. Climb the ladder with a garden hose and a screwdriver.

Slow draining and gurgling plumbing fixtures could be a sign of a clogged roof vent. Locate a roof drain near the exterior wall line of the building or house. How to unclog clean a roof drain. 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.

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 2 snake. Don t pay someone to do this it s too easy. Start by trying to clean the roof vent and main drain with a hand held drum auger.

These should be self evident and located in the front and rear corners of the sunroof area. Remove any buildup of leaves and debris from the metal grate by hand. Step 3 hose. Clear any leaves or debris from around the drain.

If your household water pressure isn t enough to generate the proper nozzle pressure at the jets the manufacturer recommends boosting it. If you have a clog in your roof drain you will need to inspect it first. Pipe brush to unclog roof drain. Water leaks caused by a clogged sunroof drain are very common and easy to cure.

Step 1 inspection. This video is of an old volvo b. 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. Keep pushing the brush till the clog and the stagnated water flushes down out of the outlet pipe.

The hose should be fitted with a nozzle set to its most. Step 5 clean the roof drain. Run the pipe brush down the drain after unscrewing the cap. Stage the socket and ratchet and wire brush nearby.

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.