A sewage smell that only shows in the hot water points to the water heater, not the sewer. Bacteria in the tank is the usual cause.
The hot only
If only the hot water smells, the source is the heater or the hot lines. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Casper, the cold side staying clean is the clue.
The bacteria
Sulfate-reducing bacteria in the tank create the rotten smell. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Casper, the bacteria grow in the warm tank.
The anode
A magnesium anode rod can feed the bacteria, and swapping to aluminum helps. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Casper, the swap is a known fix.
The temperature
A low tank temperature encourages the growth, and raising it helps. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Casper, keep the setting above 120 for safety.
The flush
Flushing the tank removes the sediment and the bacteria that live in it. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Casper, the yearly flush is the maintenance.
The sanitize
A chlorination of the tank kills the bacteria, done by a pro. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Casper, the sanitize resets the system.
The call
Clean the tank and the smell. Call 888-217-3585 and Casper Plumbing Pros will match you with a Casper pro for the fix.
Plumbing in Casper: what to know
In Casper, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Natrona County — from Douglas, Rawlins and Riverton to ZIP codes like 82644, 82636, 82609 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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