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Foul Smell Coming from Heater Vents?

I live in a house built in 1930. I purchased the house four years ago. Upon purchasing the house, I noticed that the house was quite comfortable during the winter with the furnace controlled at 68 degrees F. However, after we moved in I noticed a foul smell coming from the vents. I had learned then, that the house was unoccupied for several years prior to my purchase.

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To make a long story short, whenever I used the HVAC system it smelled like dog or animal feces, basement, and old garbage. I implemented all of the quick fixes: vinegar, baking soda, fragrances, etc. I thought that if I replaced the entire HVAC system, the smell would go away. I replaced the entire system and the smell hasn't gone away, and the smell is driving me crazy!

Does anyone have any ideas of what is causing the basement smell to come into the home? Sometimes the odor smells like animal feces. What does anyone think about this? All ideas are welcomed. Thanks!

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October 14, 20180 found this helpful

You may have an animal there that is living and defecating there. Examine more carefully

 

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October 14, 20180 found this helpful

We had something similar in the early 2000s and it was sewage gases being forced up through the basement drain and the stench was bad. The plumber put a camera into the lines and found the issue was caused by maple tree roots damaging sewer lines.

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It was an expensive fix but it got rid of the issue. Have a reputable plumber scope out the drain if you have one. Good luck!! Post back what you find!

 
November 4, 20180 found this helpful

Ok first off you need a sprayer mix bleach and water spray basement wall all over I would say2xs a month kills smell,odor etc.

 
November 4, 20180 found this helpful

Sprayer,bleach,water Mix water and bleach spray basement from top to bottom 2xs a month kills smell everything

 

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