Why Does My Plumbing Smell?

Plumbing may not be the most exciting topic, but one of the worst surprises a person can get is smelling something unpleasant coming through the pipes. That creeping odor is not uncommon, and thankfully sometimes it is a quick fix. Sometimes the cause of the problem will require the work of experienced plumbers.  Regardless if it's a quick fix or something that requires a professional plumber - you will want to fix the problem immediately.

3 Causes Of Stinky Plumbing Smells

1) Dry P-Trap: This is the easiest to fix - and the first place you should look.  A p-trap is the curved pipe below a drain - you know the one that you pray catches the wedding ring when it eventually gets knocked into the sink drain?  This pipe actually collects water that acts as a block against a backflow of sewer gas to enter your home. If you have a sink that has not been used in awhile, you need to run water through the drain to restore the p-trap.

2) Backflow From Blocked Vents: Your wastewater plumbing has vents to channel away sewer gas.  Vents are located on the roof and if they become blocked by debris or some sort of animal nest - the sewer gas will be forced back up through your drains.  Have you ever heard an unknown gurgling sound and wondered if you might have a disgruntled spirit roaming around your house? That's probably just the sewer gas going through your pipes and being forced through the p-trap water.  If you suspect this might be the problem you shouldn't try to fix this yourself. Call your local Mr. Rooter plumber of Greater Syracuse to come take a look.

3) If the smell is coming from more than one location in your home, there might be sewer line damage. Your sewer line runs all of your homes wastewater out under your property and to the municipal sewer system under the street. If these lines age, become blocked, or corrode you will need a professional plumber to dig down to restore and fix the line. This is an urgent problem, so do not hesitate to call your local plumber immediately. 

If you're unsure what's causing the odors coming from your plumbing, this is not something to ignore.  These are the types of issues that are unlikely to go away and will require a plumbing inspection as soon as possible. Call or schedule an appointment online.

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