A warm day or two will thaw out the frozen pipe but leaves will need to be cleaned out.

These plumbing vents can freeze closed during prolonged cold periods or get clogged with leaves or other debris. Without this vent, sinks, tubs, and toilets would gurgle, and in some cases, the toilets and drains would act like they were plugged. It is necessary to allow the pressure in the drainpipes to equalize as wastewater flows through them. A professional that provides line cleaning could check this out.Īnother common problem is the plumbing vent located on the roof. It’s also possible the cleanout access plug inside a drain may be loose and could allow for sewer gas to escape. This can be corrected by making sure all unused drain traps are periodically filled with water. The water is used as a seal to keep gases from the septic tank from entering into the home.

One very common problem is the drying out of a trap in a basement floor drain or unused toilets, sinks, and showers.

“Heavy air” days produce odors which are more noticeable than “light air” days. An odor inside typically does not mean that your septic tank needs to be pumped, but are more often an indication of a plumbing problem. Septic odors inside the house are annoying and sometimes can be hard to locate.

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