A sewer smell in the bathroom can be unpleasant and concerning. Here’s a brief summary of why it might occur and what to do about it: Causes of Sewer Smell in the Bathroom What to Do About Sewer Smell Is It Dangerous? According to Healthline, small amounts of sewer gases are not dangerous. This is … Read more
A sewer smell in the basement can be unpleasant and may indicate underlying plumbing or drainage issues. Here’s a brief summary of why it might occur and what to do about it: Causes of Sewer Smell in the Basement What to Do About Sewer Smell in the Basement 1. Dried Basement Floor Drain Trap Your … Read more
A house smelling like sewer when it rains can be a concerning issue, indicating potential plumbing or drainage problems. Here’s a summary of the causes and solutions: Causes of Sewer Smell When It Rains Solutions to Address the Sewer Smell The following are the different methods to get rid of sewer gas smell in the … Read more
A sewer smell from a washing machine is often caused by mold, mildew and bacteria trapped under the rubber door gasket/seal, water filter or P-trap. It could also be caused by a dry P-trap or clogged vent stack. Bacteria, mold and mildew thrive in a damp and dark surfaces. Both of those conditions are present … Read more
A kitchen or bathroom sink smelling like a sewer is not unusual. All fixtures in your house have a drain but those drains are not independent. They all drain into the main house drainpipe that is connected to the city’s sewer lines. If one fixture’s drainpipe has a problem it will therefore most likely affect … Read more
A pungent sewage smell in your house is not something you can postpone fixing. There is no way you can enjoy the peace and serenity that a home provides while there is a lingering sewer gas smell everywhere. But what causes a house to smell like sewage? Where does that the smell come from and … Read more
If you’re dealing with a sulfur smell coming from your drain, it’s likely due to the presence of hydrogen sulfide gas, which can be both unpleasant and potentially harmful. Here’s a summary of effective ways to get rid of sulfur smells from your drain: Let us now look at the reasons you have a sulfur … Read more
A smelly kitchen sink can be quite unpleasant and is often caused by a buildup of food particles, grease, and bacteria in the drain. Why the Sink Smells How to Remove the Smell Why Kitchen Sinks Smell? Let us now look at the reasons why your kitchen sink is smelling in more details. The following … Read more
Getting rid of a septic tank smell is essential for maintaining a pleasant and healthy environment in your home. Here’s a brief summary of how to eliminate septic tank odors: Inside the House Inside the house, septic tank smells will be experienced in the bathroom (since that is why you have most drains), the basement … Read more
House traps, which are also known as plumbing or sewer traps are installed to prevent sewer gases from coming up to your house through fixture drains? Their shape (U-shape) allows them to hold water at all times which acts as a barrier for the sewer gases. If you have been frequently experiencing slow drains, sewage … Read more