HouseSymptoms field intelligence
Symptoms
Start with the visible, audible, physical or measurable sign—not the name of the fault.
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Sewage smell during windy weather
Drain odor appears mainly under strong wind or pressure changes.
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Slow drain with sewer odor
Poor drainage and odor occur together.
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Cold-water pipe is sweating
Droplets form on the exterior of a cold pipe.
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Gurgling drain
Air moving through water in a trap can signal a local blockage, a venting problem or a larger drainage restriction.
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Pipe bangs when the washing machine fills
A sharp bang follows automatic valve closure.
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Sink drain gurgles
Drainage produces gulping or bubbling sounds.
