Tom Anderson
New Member
I have a downstairs bath (on slab) where the toilet began emitting a sewer gas smell about 6 months ago. We've been in the house for 28 years. Sink and shower does not smell...just he toilet from inside the bowl. All 3 drain fine into septic tank. Here's what I've tried:
1. Made sure all P-traps were full
2. Pulled toilet and installed new wax ring
3. Got up on roof and ran a hose (with a pipe bladder) into the vent and ran water for 10 minutes. Did not appear to be any blockage. Can clearly hear toilet flush from vent pipe on roof.
4. Covered the bowl tightly with Saran Wrap and smell in the room went away.
Any suggestions as to what to try next?
1. Made sure all P-traps were full
2. Pulled toilet and installed new wax ring
3. Got up on roof and ran a hose (with a pipe bladder) into the vent and ran water for 10 minutes. Did not appear to be any blockage. Can clearly hear toilet flush from vent pipe on roof.
4. Covered the bowl tightly with Saran Wrap and smell in the room went away.
Any suggestions as to what to try next?