Q: Hi Steve, occasionally we get strong sewer fumes that seem to come from the basement bathroom. Any ideas what this could be? Any insight would be most appreciated. Thanks, Ann.
A: The first thing that comes to mind is a dry shower drain. You said the bathroom would be used only for TV room use — if the shower hasn’t been used for a while, start there. When water in the drain’s P-trap evaporates, it allows sewer gases into the home.
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