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    Jan 31, 2007, 05:51 PM
    Bad odor
    We've been living in this house for about three months now. There is a bad odor that fills the air in all 3 apartments and even outside the house occasionally. It seems like this happens when someone uses the bathroom in one of the apartments. What could be the problem?
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    Feb 1, 2007, 09:03 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Eve 1
    We've been living in this house for about three months now. There is a bad odor that fills the air in all 3 apartments and even outside the house occasionally. It seems like this happens when someone uses the bathroom in one of the apartments. What could be the problem?
    This could be a ruptured wax seal. It's possible for the wax seal to hold water but nhot contain the sewer gas. Have it checked. Good luck, Tom
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    Aug 1, 2013, 10:28 AM
    It can also be a cracked vent pipe.
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    Aug 1, 2013, 01:03 PM
    2X for wax seal.
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