RubyPitbull
Jan 22, 2007, 01:56 PM
Hi.
I noticed last week when I did a load of laundry and put the load in the dryer, there is a lingering methane odor. The washing machine is on the same line as the master bath. I noticed yesterday that about 10 minutes after I took a shower, I smelled that same odor, only fainter. I am not too sure about the toilet. If I flush it after urinating, I don't get that odor. But, if I have defecated (trying to be polite here), the odor does linger. Could it be a broken seal on the trap or a cracked "stink pipe?" I know I need to call a plumber but I would like to have an idea of what it might be prior to his showing up. I am widow living alone and although I would like to believe most people are honest, I want to avoid being taken advantage of and finding myself being charged for unnecessary work. By the way, that problem does not occur in the other two bathrooms.
Thanks for you help!
I noticed last week when I did a load of laundry and put the load in the dryer, there is a lingering methane odor. The washing machine is on the same line as the master bath. I noticed yesterday that about 10 minutes after I took a shower, I smelled that same odor, only fainter. I am not too sure about the toilet. If I flush it after urinating, I don't get that odor. But, if I have defecated (trying to be polite here), the odor does linger. Could it be a broken seal on the trap or a cracked "stink pipe?" I know I need to call a plumber but I would like to have an idea of what it might be prior to his showing up. I am widow living alone and although I would like to believe most people are honest, I want to avoid being taken advantage of and finding myself being charged for unnecessary work. By the way, that problem does not occur in the other two bathrooms.
Thanks for you help!