Tag: Drain Line Problems
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Sewer Smells Inside Your House Could Signal Expensive Repairs
You walk into your bathroom and notice a strong sewer smell near the sink or toilet. At first, the odor seems minor. However, after a few days, the smell spreads into other rooms and becomes impossible to ignore. Many homeowners ignore sewer smells inside your house because they assume the odor will disappear on its…
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Using PVC Glue Incorrectly Can Cause Hidden Pipe Leaks
A homeowner replaces a section of PVC drain pipe under a bathroom sink. At first, everything seems fine. However, a few weeks later, the cabinet floor begins to swell and a musty odor fills the room. Using PVC glue incorrectly can cause hidden pipe leaks that stay unnoticed for long periods. Although the pipe may…
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Installing P-Traps Backwards Can Cause Serious Drain Problems
A homeowner notices a foul sewer smell under the bathroom sink. At first, the odor comes and goes. However, over time, the sink begins draining slowly, and strange gurgling noises develop inside the drain line. Eventually, water starts leaking beneath the cabinet. After removing a few items under the sink, the homeowner discovers the P-trap…