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What causes sewer smell when air conditioner kicks on?
It could be that the condesate drain line has been connected to the wastewater/blackwater stack. The trap (hopefully installed) preventing sewer gas from moving up the condensate line may have dried out. If dry, sewer gasses are no longer blocked by the hydraulic seal... resulting in a nasty smell when the unit is turned on and the fan kicks in. Just a thought.
Can you be getting a sewer smell when you start a fire in the fireplace sounds crazy but when you start a fire and it begins to draw you can smell sewer?
Yes, my brother's house in CT. has the same issue and the cause is still undetermined. I initially thought that the house was so tight, that the fireplace "draw" was pulling the gas right thru the traps. That does not appear to be the case as the smell doesn't appear to be coming from the sink. He doesn't know of any vent inside the house, that could explain this. I'm going to suggest that he crack a door or window in the family room and see if that short circuits the draft and has any effect.
What causes an offset sewer line?
Various fitting degrees
What would cause a sewer smell from sinks and toilets when water is running?
Either you have a blockage present or your vents on your sewer lines have become blocked or you need to install more vents.
How do you prevent sewer line backing up into basement?
Install a one way check valve in the line from the house to the sewer.
Why do you smell sewer gases in your house when it rains?
ummmmm............. your not supposed to i suggest you get that checked!!
What causes sewer smell come from the air conditioner vent?
I have seen this where water has leaked into the ductwork and stagnated.
What causes an odor in bathroom during non use?
Sewer smell from toilets or some other problem
Why do toilets in Mexico smell like the sewer?
Code there doesn't always require a 'P' trap to hold water and thus block sewer gases from backing into the house.
What causes a rotten egg smell not sewer in the bathroom but not in other bathroom on same floor?
Change the wax seal under the toilet
How sewer gas smell?
Awful.
How does sewer gas smell?
Awful.
How do you get rid of bad sewer smell?
Lime
What causes sewer smell when air conditioner kicks on?
It could be that the condesate drain line has been connected to the wastewater/blackwater stack. The trap (hopefully installed) preventing sewer gas from moving up the condensate line may have dried out. If dry, sewer gasses are no longer blocked by the hydraulic seal... resulting in a nasty smell when the unit is turned on and the fan kicks in. Just a thought.
Can an unused dishwasher cause a sewer smell in the house?
yes. water caught in the drain line may contain food particulate which can decompose and cause gasses to escape back into the house.
What causes a fishy smell that comes and go in the house?
Bad electrical fixtures.
What causes the air conditioning in my house to smell like bunt rubber?
poop
