How to Clear a Clogged Plumbing Vent | This Old House

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey employs his detective skills to find and clear a stubborn clog. (See below for tools.)

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Richard locates the clog by inserting a camera-snake down the stack vent from the roof. To clear the clog, Richard inserts a running garden hose down the vent to flush it out.

Tools for Clearing a Clogged Plumbing Vent
- inspection camera [https://amzn.to/2ISQT0o]; can be rented for $75 to $100 a day
- electrician's probe [https://amzn.to/2RxarM2]
- garden hose [https://amzn.to/2XoJNKB]

The "SeeSnake" camera and "Navitrack" locator are professional plumbing tools and are manufactured by: RIDGID/Ridge Tool Co. [https://www.ridgid.com/us/en/video-inspection]
The stack vent cap was manufactured by Crown Ventguards [http://www.crownventguard.com/]

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