Tag: Sewer Gas Smell
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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…
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Hidden Toilet Leaks Caused by Bad Wax Rings
You notice a small amount of water around the base of the toilet after flushing. At first, it seems minor. Therefore, you wipe it up and assume the bathroom floor simply got wet during cleaning. A few weeks later, the bathroom develops a strange odor. Then, the flooring near the fixture starts feeling soft. Eventually,…