[kingflash]

I am a new home owner. My house has a sewage smell that comes and goes and I cannot determine what it is. I believe that it is coming from my stand up shower because I believe it doesn't have a p-trap but I wanted to know if there was any other suggestions you can advise me with before I take up the shower floor. Thanks!

[ma0641]

You would certainly know if it doesn't have a p trap as the smell would be there all the time. Remove the floor drain cover and I bet you will find all kinds of gunk in there, mostly hair.

[speedball1]

Brian gave you a place to check. If that doesn't get it dive us more information/ n Where is the smell the strongest? When you flush or drain do you hear and fixtures bubbling? Back to you. Tom

[kingflash]

Hi ma0641 and speedball1,

Thank you both for the detailed info! I will try to snake the shower drain as directed. The smell doesn't come from anywhere else but from there and it usually travels throughout the house - strongest from that particular drain. No bubbles that I've noticed either. Thanks again!

[speedball1]

Bad smells from shower drains comes from rotting hair mixed with grease. After you snake the drain pour a half gallon of bleach down the drain and let it set for a few hours. Smell all better now? Cheers Tom

[kingflash]

Thanks so much Tom! I will let you know what happens :) Cheers!