Smoke Testing
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Specializing in Diagnostic Plumbing Services in Calcasieu Parish, LA, and the Surrounding Areas
When other plumbers have failed to pinpoint the source of your offensive odor problems in your home or business, give the pros in Advantage a call. We have specialized equipment that allows us to pinpoint sewer odors in no time. Sewer gas can cause sickness and headaches as well as embarrassment when family or friends are visiting. Our system will find the source whether it's in the floor, attic or inside the walls.
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FAQs on Smoke Testing
No, it is safe for any piping system.
No, smoke testing is safe for people and pets.
It will take an average of 2 hours.
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Quick Answer
Smoke testing finds hidden sewer leaks and odor sources by introducing non-toxic smoke into the drain-waste-vent system under low pressure and watching where it escapes. Smoke exits at cracked pipe, dry or missing traps, failed seals, and improper connections, which reveals defects that are invisible from inside the house. Advantage Plumbing uses smoke testing for persistent sewer odor complaints in Lake Charles and the surrounding parishes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does smoke testing find a sewer leak?
Non-toxic smoke is introduced into the drain and vent system and follows the same paths air and sewer gas take. Wherever the system is not sealed, smoke surfaces, which marks the defect visually at the wall, slab, roof, or yard.
Is the smoke used in testing safe?
The smoke used for plumbing tests is non-toxic and leaves no residue. It can be irritating to breathe in quantity, so occupants and pets are usually asked to step out briefly during the test and the building is ventilated afterward.
Why does my bathroom smell like sewer even though nothing is clogged?
The most common causes are a trap that has dried out from disuse, a failed toilet seal, or a vent problem that lets the trap siphon empty. Persistent odor with no drainage symptoms is exactly the pattern smoke testing is meant to resolve.
Will smoke testing damage my plumbing?
No. The test runs at low pressure, well below what the system is built to handle. It is a diagnostic procedure, not a stress test.
What happens after a leak is found?
The escape points are documented by location so the repair is targeted. Depending on what is found, that may mean resealing a fixture, repairing a cracked line, correcting a vent, or a camera inspection to assess a buried section.
