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Ah yes, opening the wall showed the problem. Two joints loose. Apparently the pvc was installed too tight, settlement of house over years caused joints to pull apart?

My sister's house (split level - 16 years old) has a very bad sewer gas stench emanating from the basement laundry room. There is a floor drain in the room as well as the laundry trap itself. In addition, there is a bathroom directly next door. This is not the first time that the sewer smell...