Sometimes, your plumbing stinks. It’s not like your toilet isn’t flushing or your pipes are leaking. It’s just a bad smell. And sometimes it isn’t good. There are many different reasons why your plumbing might smell; some are more obvious, and others are not. We’ve broken down the top four causes of bad smells in your plumbing and how to stop them before they happen. So, if you want your bathroom to be a place of comfort, not a place of stink, follow these tips!
Broken sewer line:
A variety of things can damage sewer lines. Clogs can form, building the pressure for the line to break. Tree roots can grow through the line, which can sink into the ground because of the soil and split. A sewer line that’s broken is leaking sewage and sewage stinks. If you smell sewage from your drains and outside your home, it could be a sign that your sewer line has broken.
If you suspect you have a sewer line breach, check for constant clogging of the toilet, gurgling noises from the drains, and pest infestation. There are no simple, dependable DIY sewer line repairs. You will need to contact a professional sewer repair company immediately. Professionals must dig into the yard or use a trenchless sewer repair company to fix or replace the damaged sewer line before it worsens.
Clean your garbage disposal.
You throw all kinds of stuff in your garbage disposal. It’s there to help you… Get rid of garbage. But if you don’t clean and take care of it regularly, stuff can build up inside the disposal over time. Food waste can stick to the inside of the removal and make it smell bad.
Unplug it before you start, no matter what you decide to do with your garbage disposal. After that, just a bit of dish soap, water, and sponges should do the trick. You could also use some baking soda or vinegar. After cleaning your disposal, toss some ice cubes and citrus peels in the drain and run it. The oils in the citrus peels can coat the blades and give your disposal a pleasant smell.
P-trap problem
You can find the “p” or “u” shaped part of the pipe under your sink, shower, or other plumbing fixtures. It holds enough water to stop sewer gas and bad smells from entering your drain.
P-traps may dry out if the showers or toilets are not used frequently. Without sufficient water to block the p-trap, odorous sewer gases may escape the pipes. The only way to rectify the issue is to cycle water through the infrequently used fixtures.
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