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FIND HIDDEN LEAKS WITH A SMOKE TEST

Smoke Test

WHATS THAT SMELL?
Sewer smells in your home or business are unpleasant. There is nothing quite like the smell of rotten eggs and when you smell it in your home or business, it usually signifies a problem with your drainage system allowing sewer gas to escape.  Not only does it smell bad, but it's embarrasing, and needs to be fixed quickly. That's when you want to contact the best plumber! The best way to locate the source of the problem is to perform a Sewer Smoke Test. 

HOW DOES SMOKE TESTING WORK? A smoke test uses harmless, nontoxic smoke in the sewer system to check for breaks in the sewer line.  The smoke is pushed throught the plumbing system with just enough force to allow the smoke to escape from any problem areas, such as cracked or broken pipes, revealing the source of the sewer leak.  This test is a very versatile test and is fast, efficient, and cost effective.
WHAT CAN SMOKE TESTING DETECT?
  • Cracked sewer pipes
  • Sewer Smells
  • Septic smells
  • Abandoned floor drains
  • A poor seal on a toilet's wax ring
  • The source of mysterious sewer smell, which can cause health issues
  • Dry, defective, improperly installed or missing parts of the p trap

A smoke test is such an effective tool because it allows us to quickly and efficiently locate your sewer problem without tearing apart walls or landscaping while searching for the source.

If you have an unpleasant smell in your house or business, call best plumber near me, Duncan Plumbing Solutions today to schedule your  sewer line evaluation which will diagnose sewer line problems.

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