Diagnosing a sewer odor or smell inside the house | Ask The Pumperdude, Episode 008

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Thanks to Crystal, who sent in this tough question regarding a sewer odor in her home. I hope this commentary gives a new perspective or shines some light on how to get to the bottom of where this smell is coming from.
1:14 - Here's the scenario!
2:58 - What is an outlet device?
3:53 - How to replace your outlet device in the septic tank: • DIY Septic Tank Outlet...
5:30 - Should an odor come out of the roof vent?
7:20 - Will an aerator cause an odor in the house?
10:53 - Most common cause for an odor in the house
13:04 - How can a trap get sucked out?
17:36 - What steps should be taken first?
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[@poopguy2368]

Do A Smoke Test. Very Easy, We charge $400.00 for first smoke $25 for each one after that. I love your website & Videos

[@askthepumperdude]

Great idea! Thanks!

[@gregmorrongiello722]

So here an issue I’d love to get help with. Within the last year and a half or so we get an odor in our basement only when we use a lot of water (laundry, multiple showers in a row, etc).
All traps are full and there are no leaks present. Water enters and displaces air, that air (gas) I feel like is busting through my foundation wall and smelling up the entire house.
What options do I have? I tried a smoke test to no avail. I’m sweating bullets over here (Lancaster, Pa.). Great channel!

[@poopguy2368]

@@gregmorrongiello722 You are probably not plugging the holes in the sewer when doing the smoke test.

[@gregmorrongiello722]

I capped the roof vent, and the leech field vent. Would the smoke not penetrate through the soil? My tank is about 4-5 feet away from the side of my foundation. Maybe I need to burn additional pellets, (more volume)?

[@poopguy2368]

@@gregmorrongiello722 I have used up to 4 candles to find the leak. I don't think the smell or the smoke can go through the soil. I have seen the smell being blown from the roof into the back yard and house after some trees were cut if the pipe on the roof is too low. It only occurs when there is a light wind.