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    Mar 19, 2009, 09:45 AM
    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
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    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
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    Mar 19, 2009, 03:10 PM
    It does not smell like mold
    It has an awful smell and nothing is leaking
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    Mar 19, 2009, 03:11 PM

    Smell like sewage?
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    Mar 19, 2009, 03:21 PM
    Maybe it has a strong odor
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    Mar 19, 2009, 03:30 PM

    Do you have an aav under the sink?
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    Mar 20, 2009, 05:19 AM
    Yes
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    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
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    Mar 20, 2009, 06:19 AM

    Thank you
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    Mar 20, 2009, 03:19 PM

    Please let us know how things work out.
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