Here at the John the Plumber Hamilton we get a lot of phone calls from homeowners trying to figure out where that disgusting sewer smell is coming from. Sewer smells are a very common occurrence in home, and we are here to give you a few tips on what the plumber might find when they come in to assess the situation.
Sewer gas smell in your home is more than just an annoyance – it can be harmful to your health, especially in the very young or very old. If you have tried everything to clean your sinks, toilets and showers and you are still noticing a bad smell, it’s time to call the expert at John the Plumber Hamilton.
By far the most common source of a foul sewer smell in your bathroom is the wax seal under the toilet. These do not last forever and over time can lose their seal, letting up sewer smells come up from below. Replacing the wax ring on the toilet is simple job for your plumber and one of the most common reasons we come out. If your toilet rocks and shift a bit or you have a foul, rotten egg smell in your bathroom, this very well may be the culprit.
Another cause can be your sink drain. Often times, a build up can cause smells to rise up when water hits it – quite often you will not smell it until the water starts flowing. The overflow, especially in bathroom sinks, can also be a cause of the smell. These get dry because they do not get used very often; another potential smell source in the bathroom.
Any unused or dry rain can be a source of sewer gas smells as well. Basement bathrooms and dry floor drains can harbour foul smelling bacteria and this can cause odours to rise. Improper venting anywhere in the house can also be the bad smell culprit, but often the sewer lines are to blame.
John the Plumber Hamilton is your first choice for all your plumbing needs.
To discover more on the full range of toilet and bathroom services offered by our Hamilton-based John the Plumber, please call our offices today at 905-645-0467 or visit our business website at johntheplumber.ca/hamilton
