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    Mar 6, 2014, 07:27 AM
    Sewer smell inside the house
    We get a sewer smell inside of our house when the temperature drops below freezing. Does anyone know the cause or what we can do to fix it?

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    Mar 6, 2014, 11:34 AM
    Sewer gas raises with heat and descends when it
    S cold/ The first place I would check is the attic for any vents that might be open or leaking. Let me know what you find. Good luck, Tom

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