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    maddamc33 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 27, 2007, 12:47 PM
    Sewer smell in the home
    What is the sewer gas smell in my house. When you enter the home it smells of sewer. We cannot find any leaks or clogs in the house. It smells when you close up the home for a period or it is more noticeable closed up.
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    Dec 27, 2007, 04:10 PM
    Have you had anyone check for a gas leak
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    Dec 27, 2007, 04:18 PM
    Many sewer smells are caused by a failed wax ring underthe toilet. Try rocking your toilet, if it rocks more than 1/4" it is likely a bad ring, $3.
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