Dishwasher Smells Like Mildew? Check These Fixes Question: I just moved in, and my dishwasher smells like mildew. The dishwasher looks fairly new. The filter is clean. Also, when it is windy, my kitchen sink and shower smell a little. Do you have any suggestions? Answer: The smell may not be from the dishwasher itself.… Continue reading Dishwasher Smells Like Mildew? Check These Fixes
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Basement Drain Smell? Fix It Before It Spreads
A smelly basement can start with one small floor drain. In many Brooklyn rowhouses, an areaway sits outside the basement door. This sunken space often has stairs leading down from the yard. At the bottom, there may be a floor drain. That drain helps move rainwater away during storms. But it can also let sewer… Continue reading Basement Drain Smell? Fix It Before It Spreads
Septic Gas After Pumping? Check This Vent
A septic gas smell after pumping can be scary. It can feel worse when the smell reaches a bedroom. That is even more serious when a child sleeps nearby. In this case, the smell showed up after a shower. The home had a three-chamber septic tank with a lift station. The tank had been pumped… Continue reading Septic Gas After Pumping? Check This Vent
Toilet Gurgling Under Floor? Fix This Fast
You have two bathrooms in a mobile home. The front toilet flushes with no noise. The back toilet flush causes gurgling under the living room floor. You cleared both roof vents and found no blockages. The washer does not back up into tubs. Everything seems to drain fine. So why the gurgle? Quick Q&A Q:… Continue reading Toilet Gurgling Under Floor? Fix This Fast
Why Does My Hot Water Tank Cupboard Smell?
Why Does My Hot Water Tank Cupboard Smell? Struggling with odors near your hot water tank and vent pipe? Learn why aerators fail, how siphon pipes affect venting, and what fixes are possible. Moving into a new home often brings plumbing surprises. One issue many homeowners face is unpleasant smells coming from a cupboard with… Continue reading Why Does My Hot Water Tank Cupboard Smell?