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louisebc
Feb 23, 2012, 05:17 PM
Will a snow blocked vent on the roof cause a toilet to "burp" when the shower is in use?
Thanks

massplumber2008
Feb 23, 2012, 05:25 PM
Yup! It certainly could cause just such an issue... ;)

If you have access to the pipe right before it goes out the roof take an electric blanket and wrap it around the pipe... should thaw the pipe pretty quickly! DO NOT leave the blanket unattended, OK?

Good luck!

Mark

louisebc
Feb 23, 2012, 05:28 PM
Mark,
Thank you for the quick response. I will certainly get up there to check out the vent pipe and great idea on the electric blanket, just bought one! :)

Louise

massplumber2008
Feb 23, 2012, 05:32 PM
Hope that is all it takes... *crossing fingers*

louisebc
Feb 23, 2012, 07:44 PM
Crossing fingers here also, we shall see tomorrow.