NickG New Member Messages 12 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Jan 17, 2006 #1 When the laundry tub fills, I get that sewer gas smell in the basement. My assumption is that a vent pipe is clogged. Any other suggestions to look for? If it is the pipe, do I rent a snake and try to clear it out?
When the laundry tub fills, I get that sewer gas smell in the basement. My assumption is that a vent pipe is clogged. Any other suggestions to look for? If it is the pipe, do I rent a snake and try to clear it out?
Cass Plumber Messages 5,947 Reaction score 9 Points 0 Location Ohio Jan 17, 2006 #2 You would /should not get sewer gas when the washer fills. Only when the washer dumps if there were a problem. Are you on a well?
You would /should not get sewer gas when the washer fills. Only when the washer dumps if there were a problem. Are you on a well?
NickG New Member Messages 12 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Jan 17, 2006 #3 That's what I said. When the laundry tub fills. I meant the sink that the washer dumps into. Sorry if I wasn't clear No well. I'm on city water. This started happening a few months ago.
That's what I said. When the laundry tub fills. I meant the sink that the washer dumps into. Sorry if I wasn't clear No well. I'm on city water. This started happening a few months ago.
NickG New Member Messages 12 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Jan 22, 2006 #4 Bump. Still kinda wondering. I see now that it doesn't do it every time, but still sometimes.
