Have you suddenly noticed an awful sewer smell from your home's plumbing?
At United Plumbing, we love giving advice. Whether you are a do-it-yourselfer or an individual who prefers to hire a professional at the first sign of a problem, we are happy to help. We know there is nothing more uninviting than an offensive smell radiating through your home and want to help. There are a few simple things you can do to eliminate some of the possible causes of your smell before you call a plumber.
Did you know that an un-used (dry) drain can cause a terrible sewer smell?
We find this often in homes when a bathroom, utility room, etc. goes unused for months at a time. The solution to this problem is very simple, all you have to do is run a decent amount of water down the drain into the plumbing. We recommend using a mop bucket full. If a dried out drain is the source of your sewer smell, you will find this simple solution will solve your problem and save time and money from a plumber's visit. Don’t forget to check the drains in your home that are often forgotten about. Floor drains in utility rooms, which are rarely used, are often overlooked.
If you have tried running water down your un-used drains and have found that your sewer smell is still present, you may have a toilet that is not properly sealed. When your toilet seal is broken, tiny particles of sewer gas will escape from underneath the toilet itself. A broken seal can really wreak havoc on the aroma in your home. Some do-it-yourselfers may choose to tackle this issue on their own and we would be happy to give advice on such an event. However, we recommend hiring a professional plumber in Springfield Missouri to properly eradicate this issue.
There are a few less common issues that we have found to be the occasional source of a sewer smell after inspection. If you find your home's plumbing in Springfield Missouri has a sewer smell and you need a professional, contact our office today and we would be happy to service the plumbing needs in your home.