A smell from the kitchen drain is usually decomposing food or a failing seal. Here is the O'Fallon guide.
The food buildup
Food scraps and grease rotting in the drain or disposal produce a foul smell. A thorough cleaning of the drain and disposal removes it.
The disposal
Grind ice and citrus to scour and freshen the disposal, and clean the rubber splash guard.
The trap
A dry or leaking P-trap lets sewer gas in. Check that the trap holds water and the fittings are tight.
The call
If the smell persists, a deeper blockage or venting issue may be the cause. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In O'Fallon, a pro can find it.
Freshen the kitchen
A clean drain should not smell. Call 888-217-3585 and O'Fallon Home Plumbing Co will match you with an O'Fallon pro.
Plumbing in O'Fallon: what to know
In O'Fallon, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across St. Charles County — from Dardenne Prairie, Lake St Louis and Cottleville to ZIP codes like 63368, 63367, 63366 — 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.
Need a hand in O'Fallon?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and O'Fallon Home Plumbing Co will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in O'Fallon.