Plumbing FAQs - Strange Smells

Question: There is a strange smell coming from our guest bathroom that we rarely use, what is causing this and what can we do?

Answer: If the bathroom is rarely used - there is a good chance that the water in the trap of the sink, tub or shower has evaporated.  Traps are designed to hold water and keep out these foul odors and sewer gases.  Running the water down the drain periodically in these rarely used fixtures, will keep water in the trap and eliminate these odors.

 

 

More Water Heater Rebates!

Choptank Electric Cooperative customers can now get rebates for installing energy efficient electric water heaters through the new Electric Storage Water Heater Program that began on August 1st.  Click here for more information.  Water heating accounts for one of the largest consumptions of energy in your home, second only to heating and cooling.  To find out about more rebates in your area, you can visit www.dsireusa.com.