News0 min ago
smelly drains!
4 Answers
Ever since I moved into my house when I initially run the tap in the kitchen it smells like rotten eggs. It now seems to do it in the downstairs bathroom too although not all the time. No-one seems to be able to tell me what the problem is. I don't want to have to pay to have drains cleaned if that's not what the problem is. Would be grateful if anyone had any ideas. Thanks.
Answers
Best Answer
No best answer has yet been selected by hikerchick. Once a best answer has been selected, it will be shown here.
For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.One common problem in bathrooms is the water trap in floor drains drying out. This allows sewer smell to escape. When water goes down another branch it can push the bad air out.
Put a bucket of water down any floor drains (or any other unused drains) to be sure.
Good plumbing runs the hand basin, shower or bath through the same trap to ensure it is topped up regularly. Unfortunately this is not always practical.
Put a bucket of water down any floor drains (or any other unused drains) to be sure.
Good plumbing runs the hand basin, shower or bath through the same trap to ensure it is topped up regularly. Unfortunately this is not always practical.