In the summer, esp on hot days, there is a distinct sulphur smell on the lower level of my house (near the center). What could this be???
2007-07-08 13:58:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
All the previous answers are correct. It could be a natural gas leak or a sewer/septic tank gas backup due to a dry drain trap.Either one requires immediate attention. sewer gas (methane) and Natural Gas are both highly explosive. A spark from turning on a light switch, toaster, plugging in or unplugging a kettle can all create a enough of a spark to ignite the gas and cause a major fire and /or explosion.
GET IT FIXED NOW!!!!
2007-07-11 08:21:38 · answer #1 · answered by Comp-Elect 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in case you have a bathing room that may not used frequently verify the bathroom has lots of water in the bowl. If a bathroom isn't used the water in the bowl will evaporate. If the water point gets low adequate this might enable sewer gasoline to flee into the domicile. this could be a brilliant challenge in residences that take a seat empty between tenants.in case you do have a bathroom that may not used upload somewhat cooking oil. this is going to take a seat on the exterior and sluggish evaporation.
2016-12-14 03:07:21 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Gas leak 2. there could be an underground stream (bad, get it checked, this happened to a friend of mine, she smelled terrible b-c her house was moldy) 3. o_o rotting eggs? 4. undiscovered Sulfur mine?
2007-07-08 14:06:49 · answer #3 · answered by Sirius Black 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gas leak!
Highly dangerous! Get it corrected in short order!
2007-07-08 16:03:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you have a septic system? If so it could be coming from this if it has backed up.
2007-07-08 14:12:53 · answer #5 · answered by Steve in NC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be gas-you should have that checked immediately.
2007-07-08 14:01:46 · answer #6 · answered by musteatdonut 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋