I replaced the wax ring under the toilet. It seemed to work for awhile, but now the smell is back. ?????????

Answer 1

the wax seal should last for many years if replace and if you didnt then it would leak you just might have another problem

Answer 2

You have some sort of an obstruction or impoper plumbing in the large 4 inch drain line. A clean pipe, even if the seal leaks, does not smell the house.

If you can, examine the 4 inch drain line from the basement level. Look for a 90 bend that is improper. Look also for a run that has no pitch to drain. Somewhere in that line the sewage is hanging up and decaying causing an odor of gas.

The water in the bowl actually will absorb the rotted smell of the gas in the 4 inch line and permeate throughout the room.

Lets assume at this point, you have already checked to see that the vent thru the roof is open and a bird hasnt built a nest in there or someone left a can on top of it. In fact, when you are up there take a whif and see if that vent stinks. If so, You have decaying sewage in the line somewhere.

Remember, a clean drain line doesnt "stink".

Answer 3

Hey
Racefan is right about the two wax rings, most plumbers will use two wax rings " if the floor has been built up" most of the time its because the plumber set the flange on the rough-in and you have wood or tile floors in the bathroom.
If you use two rings and the toilet does not seem to flush properly it because wax has gotten into the horn of the toilet. If it flushes good seal the toilet with chalking around the base of the toilet.
Oldguy

Answer 4

Ok. That is an open question.
Why did you need to replace the wax ring? Was the toilet rocking? Was it due to just a smell? Is it coming from your P trap under the sink? Also have a plumber check or you check for a blockage in the air vent line.

Answer 5

If your floor is built up from tile one wax ring may not be quite enough. It will seal off enough not to leak, but it will not keep the sewer gases from escaping. If that is the case with your floor, simply add an additional wax ring (2-stacked) and that should do the trick.

Answer 6

There are some issues that it must be yet before everything as advantageous because it could look wood flooring do no longer belong in baths or kitchens.in the adventure that your bathtub is on a slab that's moisture boost. If the floor flange has a crack the water could be weeping out slowly,If there is yet another bathtub on the ajoining wall the water could be wicking up from there additionally!

Answer 7

James M is right our line was obstructed and the whole first floor and basement smelled pretty bad, once the obstruction was taken care of the house smells great.

Answer 8

The area under the bowl may have still been wet when you installed it. It doesn't take much trapped moisture to develope the smell.

Answer 9

Dude, whatever your smokin, I want some.
Theorizing beyond this lack of a basic understanding of our vocabulary, seems to make the whole endeavor pointless and groping in the dark.
So, whatever got you to ask these questions, please send me some. : )