Question: Does This Grease Trap Need A Vent? A property owner has wanted a grease trap installed for about a year. She hired a licensed plumber to start the job. The plumber set the grease trap on the floor. Then the job stopped. He has been very busy. He keeps saying he may return next… Continue reading Will This Grease Trap Smell Up The Kitchen?
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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
Sewer Smell in Condo Half Bath? Check This
A sewer smell in a lower-level bathroom can be hard to trace. This is even more true in a three-level condo. The smell may seem to be coming from the toilet. It may also seem like it is coming from the sink. But the real source can be somewhere nearby. In this case, the bottom… Continue reading Sewer Smell in Condo Half Bath? Check This
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?