Fix That Stinky Drain

No one likes walking into their kitchen or bathroom and immediately smelling something stinky. Sometimes you might try to open a window, light a candle, or start an exhaust fan if you have one. But maybe that’s not enough. That’s when you realize that the smell is coming from the drain!

Not to worry, there are only a couple culprits responsible for this smelly situation and 24/7 Local Plumbers is here to help!

The most common cause of stinky drain is a stuffed stopper. Your stopper (or strainer) catches all the debris and chunks so your pipes don’t clog. Here’s how you can check it to see if it’s the problem.

If cleaning the stopper doesn’t un-stink the drain, then the p-tap is the next probable problem. The p-trap is a curved section of your pipes just under the stopper that blocks any potential sewer gasses from escaping the pipes by keeping a bit of water as a barrier. If the smell is sulfurous (rotten egg vibes), then you’d better have a chat with the old p-trap.

Your vents give the air hanging out in the pipes a much needed escape when you turn on the water, but sometimes it gets clogged with shower debris. If you know where this vent lets out, you can try to remove the blockage yourself! If not, you may need to call in our professional plumbers to take a look.

If there’s still a stinking issue or you want to avoid messing with the pipes, give our expert plumbers a call at (833) 219-6680 to get in touch with 24/7 Local Plumbers on Oahu or, if you live on the Big Island, call (833) 219-6680 .