A smell from the laundry tub is the trap or the standpipe, and a dry or unvented trap is the usual cause. Resealing the trap and checking the vent clear the odor.
The dry trap
A laundry tub that is used rarely lets its trap dry out, and sewer gas comes up the drain. Pouring water in reseals it. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Santa Monica, a rarely used tub is the classic source.
The standpipe
The washer's standpipe shares the trap or has its own, and a siphoned or unvented standpipe smells.
The buildup
Soap and lint can build in the trap and the line, and a cleaning removes the source of the smell.
The vent
A blocked vent can push gas out through the tub, and clearing it restores the airflow.
The call
Seal the trap and clear the smell. Call 888-217-3585 and Santa Monica Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Santa Monica pro.
Plumbing in Santa Monica: what to know
In Santa Monica, mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Los Angeles County — from Los Angeles, Culver City and Beverly Hills to ZIP codes like 90401, 90403, 90405 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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