We have septic, and we are smelling sewer in our basement. When looking at the top of the roof, I notice that the exhaust pipe is blocked by ice. Since there is snow on the roof, it is impossible to climb up there and remove. Lately it has been well below zero, and in part might be the problem. Do I have to wait until it warms up, or is there something I can do?
2007-02-07 09:57:29 · 3 answers · asked by tihini 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Pray for sun......By the way, you should not be smelling sewer gas in the cellar, regardless....Have you got a sink or a washing machine drain trap that is unused??? If there is a trap that is dry the gas will come in through there..The water in a trap is designed to keep the gas out......
2007-02-07 10:05:17 · answer #1 · answered by buzzwaltz 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
a snow rake would ease in removal of snow on roofs,should be able to get to top of septic tank vent.can be purchased with a extendable pole for greater lengths
2007-02-07 10:01:39 · answer #2 · answered by ManUnited 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where you are and how far up the vent is, Can you reach it with an extended paint roller handle? a extending pool skimmer pole? an extended tree hand saw? If in the coutry, maybe a .22?
2007-02-07 11:28:20 · answer #3 · answered by dogwarrior2001 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋