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  • Mar 19, 2009, 09:45 AM
    skunze
    Odor from cabinet
    I notice an odor in the cabinet underneath my bathroom sink. Any ideas what it is and what I should do about it
  • Mar 19, 2009, 01:03 PM
    ballengerb1

    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
  • Mar 19, 2009, 03:10 PM
    skunze
    It does not smell like mold
    It has an awful smell and nothing is leaking
  • Mar 19, 2009, 03:11 PM
    ballengerb1

    Smell like sewage?
  • Mar 19, 2009, 03:21 PM
    skunze
    Maybe it has a strong odor
  • Mar 19, 2009, 03:30 PM
    mygirlsdad77
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    Do you have an aav under the sink?
  • Mar 20, 2009, 05:19 AM
    skunze
    Yes
  • Mar 20, 2009, 06:00 AM
    massplumber2008
    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
  • Mar 20, 2009, 06:19 AM
    skunze

    Thank you
  • Mar 20, 2009, 03:19 PM
    mygirlsdad77

    Please let us know how things work out.

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