Frozen Sewer Pipe On Roof

Our sewer vent that comes out of our roof is frozen.

Frozen sewer pipe on roof.

Typically the short smaller diameter vent pipes less than 4 inches can freeze shut. Could we put some sort of salt down the pipe. Sewer vent pipes on the north side of the roof also may be more prone to frost plugging than those on the south side of the roof. The sewer skewer prevents house roof top sewer vents defrost from freezing during winter months.

The first step to thaw a frozen sewer is to decide where you can easily access any portion of the sewer pipe to pour liqui fire into the frozen sewer pipe. Our next idea is to run hot water down the pipe but that will run off from our roof and probably get into our basement. Keeping your sewer vents clear of snow and ice all winter long millions of homes and businesses will need sewer skewer protection to prevent frozen sewer vent pipes and the resulting methane sewer gas backup. When a clog occurs in a vent pipe you normally climb atop the roof to attack it but you can also try to clear it out from within the house.

This is certainly an inconvenience but a frozen pipe can turn into much more messy and unsanitary issue when the pipe cracks due to built up pressure. Do you have any ideas without getting a plumber. We tried using a snake to chip it out but it is frozen solid. With a frozen sewer line it is impossible for wastewater to drain properly as solid ice blocks the way.

Rated for 15 below zero. House plumbing systems include sewer pipes vent pipes and water traps. Instead they serve to equalize air pressure within the dwv system and also release sewer gases into the outdoor air as all vent pipes terminate through the roof. There are several easy methods to thaw a frozen sewer line by using everyday equipment.

Some will pour liqui fire into the stink pipe on the roof while others will use a drain or toilet. It is simple to install in minutes and will save you dangerous trips to an icy roof in the winter. The frost free sewer vent employs a one of a kind system with an air chamber to insulate the warm air from cold preventing freeze and keeping the sewer gas from backing up. Just drop it in and it begins to work.