Rotten Egg Smell in Your Sink? 3 Causes and GUARANTEED Fixes!
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Does your bathroom smell like rotten eggs or sewer gas? Don’t just spray air freshener — that only hides the problem. In this video, I’ll show you how to track down the cause, from a simple dry P-trap to a clogged or rusted trap that needs replacing.
I’ll walk you through:
How to refill a dry P-trap in minutes
What to check under your sink for leaks or mold
The best way to replace your bathroom P-trap (sizes, PVC vs metal, washers, and tips)
How to prevent sewer gas smells from coming back
This is an easy DIY project that saves you money — no plumber needed.
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When I went away to college, I brought some of my tools with me (hand me downs from my dad) so I could do some car maintenance and save money.
Sophomore year, one of the girls on my dorm floor lost a bracelet down the sink and she came straight to me and asked if I could help.
I got a wrench and some 3-in-1 and opened the p trap up and dug out the bracelet and put it all back together. Easy peasy.
My dad passed away about a year after that. I got all of his tools then. His bits of wire. His oil cans. I kept all the knowledge he passed on to me. I was a blessed and lucky girl to have him as my dad.
And watching this reminded me of him and of my time learning by his side.
Not the story you would expect when you asked for p trap stories. But that’s mine. Thanks for reminding me.
My elderly mother's bathroom sink sinks.
Why? Food debris trapped by her dentures are spit into the sink, then washed down the drain.
If the force of running water is insufficient to push the food past the 'J' or 'P' trap, then it sits there and rots.
Tip # 1: (Simple Solution): Properly use a good plunger (and cover that 'overflow hole' to prevent back-splashing).
Tip # 2: If you're going to dismantle the plumbing under the sink, I'd get a plastic kitty litter pan (often sold at 'dollar stores') instead of using a towel or bucket. Because it saves you the trouble of having to wash a dirty towel and it's low height will easily slide under the 'trap', unlike a tall bucket. (I showed that to a licensed and experienced plumber, who said, "Damn, why didn't I think of that?")
I had a relative come visit for stay and of course he could smell it and he asked if I had replaced the in-line vent, which I knew nothing about. Sure enough, up under and behind the sink was a hidden pipe that had this little black stubby thing on it. I replaced it by hand and it has completely solved the problem.
If your drains do not vent up through the roof they likely have an in-line vent. This is what you are looking for: Oatey 39012 1.5 in. (I replaced the one under the kitchen sink while I was at it.)
Rotten Egg Smell in Your Sink? 3 Causes and GUARANTEED Fixes!
Is It Worth It
330,665 views
Does your bathroom smell like rotten eggs or sewer gas? Don’t just spray air freshener — that only hides the problem. In this video, I’ll show you how to track down the cause, from a simple dry P-trap to a clogged or rusted trap that needs replacing.
I’ll walk you through:
How to refill a dry P-trap in minutes
What to check under your sink for leaks or mold
The best way to replace your bathroom P-trap (sizes, PVC vs metal, washers, and tips)
How to prevent sewer gas smells from coming back
This is an easy DIY project that saves you money — no plumber needed.
👉 If this video helps, don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and drop a comment—it really helps support the channel!
Help support the channel: https://buymeacoffee.com/isitworthiu
SEE MY AMAZON STOREFRONT FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF ALL THE TOOLS AND PRODUCTS WE USE OR RECOMMEND. THANKS!
https://www.amazon.com/shop/influence...
Disclaimer- I use affiliate links. As a customer, you do not pay any more or less because of an affiliated link. This Video and Description contains affiliate links. I get a small commission for purchases made via these links. Thanks for supporting this channel!
Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond the control of IsItWorthIt, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of the information provided in this video. IsItWorthIt assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of following any of the instructions contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk.
IsItWorthIt strongly recommends safe practices when working with machines or tools seen or implied in this video. However, please note that due to factors beyond our control, no information contained in this video creates any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result.
Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not IsItWorthIt.
Always consult local codes and regulations and check with manufacture’s recommendations before performing any type of installation, repairs, or remodeling.
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