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    bottom of water heater is rusty and leaking water, replace?

    oh that is old! okay, thanks so much!
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    bottom of water heater is rusty and leaking water, replace?

    there's a sticker on it with two dates but I can't read the text, are you able to tell how old it is? it's at least 11 years old because it was here when I moved in 11 years ago, thank you!
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    bottom of water heater is rusty and leaking water, replace?

    hello, the bottom of my water heater has rust spots on it and there was dried water around it plus some of the items stored next to it had water damage but are now dry, does this for sure need to be replaced? thank you!
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    underneath dishwasher disintegrated, is it dangerous?

    Thanks! It must be a safe material then even when crumbling? I have a vinyl floor and it does not extend under the dishwasher.
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    underneath dishwasher disintegrated, is it dangerous?

    I asked and they said it was something called gypcrete and they installed the dishwasher right over it so it's still under there...
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    underneath dishwasher disintegrated, is it dangerous?

    I had my dishwasher replaced today and apparently it has been leaking and the grout or whatever it was underneath the dishwasher completely disintegrated and it looks like there is a pile of sand under there. So I was wondering what that material is made from and if it's dangerous to have that...
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    bathroom shower drain smells bad after running the shower?

    after someone takes a shower the drain smells really bad, it smells fine when it's dry someone takes a shower in there at least once a day the drain isn't clogged I poured diluted bleach down the drain several times, I poured hot water several times, and I put baking soda and vinegar down the...
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    Dishwasher air gap smells bad...

    and there is a little bit of water always left at the bottom the hose that leads from the air gap to the dishwasher, it's clear so I can see it. There is also some water always left in the bottom of the dishwasher but it doesn't smell. A plumber came out already and replaced the motor that...
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    Gasoline smell in tap water?

    Last night I went to get a glass of water and I could not even get the glass close to my face it smelled so strong, I'm not sure what the smell was but my thought was that it smelled like gasoline. I refilled the glass several times and smelled it again then ran the water for a few minutes...
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    Blue water coming up from drain

    lol Mr_David was right it was a Smurf party. But no a plumber came and said it wasn't toxic but didn't really explain what it was, but there have been no problems since. It came from the drains not the faucets and I am on the bottom floor with several units above me, all units on the...
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    Blue water coming up from drain

    Okay thanks guys! There was a lot of this blue water, enough to fill up two bathtubs... Oh and landlord finally got back to me, plumber to the rescue today for sure!
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    Blue water coming up from drain

    Oh no, I did call the landlord last night and he said someone was coming but they never came. I am not home until tonight. What needs to be done to clean it up so I can know if they are doing it right? I have three little kids... How toxic is it? Is it stay in a hotel tonight toxic...
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    Blue water coming up from drain

    Last night blue water came up out of the drain in both my bathrooms in the tub, it filled up all the way to the top of the tub then went back down. Also, clear water came pouring out of the bottom of the toilet, not the top, it came from the bottom around the floor. I have little kids so I...
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    Smell coming from water heater?

    haha lol! okay going to pour some water in there now and will go to the hardware store tomorrow - landlord said someone was coming but nobody came again today... so I know what to do now I will do it myself thanks!!!!! :)
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    Smell coming from water heater?

    It is a small space, about a 5 x 7 foot closet - but it does have a ventilation fan. I will keep that running since there are no windows at all nearby just a balcony door... There is one more floor above me but there is a ventilation fan in that room that I suppose goes to the roof... Also, I...
  16. L

    strong sewer smell in laundry room

    not that I know of, landlord says there is no gas in the building and I do not get a gas bill.. thanks for checking!
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    Smell coming from water heater?

    Ah, that's a relief. Thank you frodo :)
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