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    Jul 27, 2009, 10:28 AM
    Smell and water backing up into sink from washer
    What causes water to back up into the sink in the kitchen followed by a very bad smell?
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    Jul 27, 2009, 11:19 AM

    A clogged vent stack or blocked drain line. Are there any other fixtures lower to the ground than the sink like a toilet or tub in the area?

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