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A question for plumbers
In one of our bathrooms, we have a sewer gas odor. It is coming from around
the commode, not from the shower, sinks or tub. I am guessing it is probably a bad wax ring, but I am not able to tackle the job myself. I called a plumber, and he told me they had to run a 'smoke test' to determine the problem. He said I had to notify the fire department they were going to run the smoke test, that is the law (????). I asked how much that cost. "$300"!!!! Then I asked how much to change the wax ring without the smoke test. He said they won't do that unless they first run the smoke test. I think it's a rip off. Surely, it wouldn't take more than an hour to replace the wax ring, and even at an inflated price, that should not be over $100. Question: Is this a normal procedure, or a rip off? Thanks for your advice. Bob-tx |
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