The vents let the air into the drain system so the water flows. The vents protect the traps and the keep the drains quiet.
The vent
The vent pipe runs from the drain to the roof. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In O'Fallon, the vent is the air path.
The trap
The vent keeps the trap water from being siphoned away. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In O'Fallon, the trap is the seal.
The gurgle
The gurgling drains mean the vent is blocked. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In O'Fallon, the gurgle is the sign.
The smell
A missing vent lets the sewer gas into the room. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In O'Fallon, the smell is the sign.
The clean
The vents clear the debris and the nests from the roof. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In O'Fallon, the clean is the care.
The AAV
An air admittance valve vents the island sinks. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In O'Fallon, the AAV is the option.
The call
Vent trouble? Call 888-217-3585 and O'Fallon Home Plumbing Co will match you with an O'Fallon pro for the fix.
Plumbing in O'Fallon: what to know
In O'Fallon, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across St. Charles County — from Dardenne Prairie, Lake St Louis and Cottleville to ZIP codes like 63368, 63367, 63366 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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