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Blech! Sewer gas is one of the worst smells to have wafting around your home, especially if you aren’t totally sure where it’s coming from. There’s no need to worry, though—a pesky sewer smell is easy to troubleshoot on your own, even if you don’t have a ton of plumbing know-how. We’ve put together a list of things that you can check for around your home, so you can identify and get rid of that nasty sewer odor as soon as possible.
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QuestionCan you use a toilet plunger in a sink?David Balkan is a Professional Plumber, CEO of Balkan Sewer and Water Main Service, and President of Balkan Sewer and Drain Cleaning. As a hands-on owner of these companies for over 40 years, David is knowledgeable about water service lines, sewers, and drain line issues. David is a Committee Chairman of the Master Plumbers Council and has sat on the Executive Committee of the Sub Surface Plumbers Association of New York for over 30 years. His knowledge and solution-oriented approach contributed to Balkan Sewer and Water Main Service being the largest and most trusted service in New York City and the recipient of the 2017 Angie’s List Super Service Award.No, you have to use a sink plunger to clear out a blockage in your sink. It's a good idea to keep both a sink plunger and a toilet plunger in your house for emergencies.
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Warnings
- A clogged vent pipe could be the source of the smell, but it’s not a good idea to try and unclog this on your own since it’s usually located on the roof. If you suspect that your vent pipe is clogged, call a professional for help.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://www2.minneapolismn.gov/resident-services/property-housing/property-maintenance/home-sewer-maintenance/home-sewer-problems/
- ↑ https://www.thisoldhouse.com/plumbing/21015019/easy-fix-for-a-leaking-toilet
- ↑ https://www.tilecleaning.org/how-to-caulk-toilet.htm
- ↑ https://www.thisoldhouse.com/plumbing/21164644/how-to-clear-any-clogged-drain
- ↑ https://davidsuzuki.org/living-green/how-to-unclog-a-drain/
- ↑ https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/publications/home-farm/plugging-home-drains-to-prevent-sewage-backup
- ↑ https://www.thisoldhouse.com/kitchens/21317716/how-to-clean-garbage-disposal
- ↑ https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-find-a-water-leak/
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