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skunze
Mar 19, 2009, 09:45 AM
I notice an odor in the cabinet underneath my bathroom sink. Any ideas what it is and what I should do about it

ballengerb1
Mar 19, 2009, 01:03 PM
Does it smell like mold"" Could be a drip from the mixer or even the drain or trap. Remove everything from under the cabinet, wipe it down and cover with toilet paper, the best leak detector made. Back to you

skunze
Mar 19, 2009, 03:10 PM
It does not smell like mold
It has an awful smell and nothing is leaking

ballengerb1
Mar 19, 2009, 03:11 PM
Smell like sewage?

skunze
Mar 19, 2009, 03:21 PM
Maybe it has a strong odor

mygirlsdad77
Mar 19, 2009, 03:30 PM
Do you have an aav under the sink?

skunze
Mar 20, 2009, 05:19 AM
Yes

massplumber2008
Mar 20, 2009, 06:00 AM
Hi all:

Mygirlsdad nailed it then... :) When an AAV fails it will allow sewer gas to enter into the home...

Unscrew the AAV and replace it with a new AAV... found at home depot, for sure!

While you are there, purchase some pipe dope, too and spread it on the threads of the AAV before installing it hand-tight or so.

Good luck!

MARK

skunze
Mar 20, 2009, 06:19 AM
Thank you

mygirlsdad77
Mar 20, 2009, 03:19 PM
Please let us know how things work out.