3 Common Causes of Sewer Smells on Your Long Island Property
If you smell an unpleasant or foul odor around your Long Island home or business, call a professional. Don’t hesitate.
Nasty odors could be a sign of a variety of plumbing-related problems that require immediate, professional attention due to sanitary issues and possible health concerns.
Stay Informed. Know What’s Happening With Your Sewer.
While we suggest quickly contacting a plumber to properly address any and all sewage-related problems, we do think it’s important that Long Islanders are made aware of the possible sewer issues that sometimes arise. As a home or business owner, it’s always best to be informed so that preventative measures may be put in place before a plumbing emergency occurs.
Here are a few of the more common causes of Long Island sewer smells:
1. Dried Up or Broken Sewage Traps
We often find these in older Long Island homes where poor maintenance has led to deterioration. Sewage traps function to keep water and waste in motion, so if the trap dries out, an odor will no doubt ensue.
2. Backed-Up Waste
Waste can back up through a variety of different plumbing fixtures. Low horsepower garbage disposals and toilets may need to be updated to keep waste moving along to its destination.
3. Improper Drain Cleaning
Pushing waste along with a makeshift drain snake or over-the-counter toxic liquid plumbing solution won’t help. This serves only to relocate the problem, and will cause your drains to clog again…and again…and again. Sedentary waste will naturally give off an unpleasant odor, but it will also cause your pipes to rust and corrode. Contact a professional at Rebmann and we’ll manage your drain clog problem once and for all.
Don’t waste time when it comes to nasty sewage stench. Call the experts at Rebmann for a quick and affordable solution.
