Have you ever flushed a second floor toilet and heard gurgles in the first floor toilet? This is a classic example of improper venting in the plumbing system. Water moving through a poorly vented system in a house requires air behind the flow to move the liquid downhill. If you put your thumb on top of a straw full of water, the water is unable to fall until you remove your thumb, therefore venting the straw. A symptom of an improperly vented drain can also include the water being sucked out of the trap in your tub, shower, or lavatory sink, leaving stinky gasses to escape. More than an unpleasant aroma, these sewer gasses, also known as hydrogen sulfide, can have less than desirable effects on a home dwellers health. In high levels, these fumes can lead to headaches, fatigue, dizziness, and more, as they decrease the amount of oxygen in the area. Hope is not lost in such a situation, as many repairs can be made without a complete remodel or excessive disturbance in your home. If this issue resonates with your current situation, contact us today, we are here to help.
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