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Why Does My Shower Drain Smell Bad?

Many Everett homeowners deal with shower drains that smell bad, and it can make your whole bathroom feel less than clean. Sometimes the cause is simple—like a drain that hasn’t been used in a while. Other times, it’s a sign of deeper plumbing issues.

At 2 Sons Plumbing Everett, we know how frustrating this can be. We’ve helped families all across Everett deal with smelly drains, and we understand how much it matters to have a bathroom that feels fresh and comfortable again.

The Everyday Reasons Shower Drains Smell

Bad odors don’t just appear out of nowhere. In Everett homes, the most common reasons include:

Dry Traps – Picture the U-shaped pipe under your drain. It’s supposed to hold water to block out gases. If that water dries up, the smell has nothing stopping it from coming into your bathroom.
Buildup and Clogs – Hair, soap, and grime settle in your pipes over time. When that gunk starts to rot, the smell isn’t far behind.
Blocked Vents – Your plumbing has “escape routes” for gases to leave your home. If those get blocked, odors take the wrong route—right back into your bathroom.

Simple Things You Can Try First

Run water in drains you don’t use often.
Pour in baking soda and vinegar, then rinse with hot water.
Cover unused drains to keep odors sealed off.

These fixes are safe, quick, and worth trying. But if the smell keeps coming back—or shows up in more than one drain—it’s usually time to bring in a pro.

When to Call in Help

A little odor now and then is one thing. But if you’re dealing with a shower drain that smells bad all the time, it’s telling you something. Here are the signs it’s more than a small problem:

More than one drain smells – That’s usually a system-wide issue.
The odor returns quickly – Meaning the cause is deeper in the line.
You hear gurgling or see slow drains – Clear signs your plumbing is struggling.

That’s when 2 Sons Plumbing Everett steps in. We use drain cameras to actually see what’s happening inside your pipes, and tools like hydro-jetting to clean them thoroughly. Our goal isn’t just to mask the smell—it’s to fix the problem at the source so it doesn’t come back.

Most drain cleaning and inspection services in Everett run between $200 and $450, depending on the issue. It’s an investment that saves you from bigger headaches down the road.

Get Back to a Fresh, Comfortable Home

No one wants to shower in a bathroom that smells bad. What starts as a little odor can turn into something that makes your whole home feel less welcoming. But the good news is you don’t have to live with it.

At 2 Sons Plumbing Everett, we’re your neighbors as much as your plumbers. Call us today at (206) 487-1757 and let’s clear the air in your home. Our licensed team will show up on time, explain what’s going on in plain, simple terms, and get your drains back to fresh in no time.

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Oaktree President

22:17 24 Oct 25

Our house decided to replace our own toilet, but we got stuck halfway through because we didn’t have the right tools and accidentally broke an anchor bolt. I called 2 Sons Plumbing, and they showed up within an hour to help us out. Derek, our plumber, was super friendly, explained everything clearly, and got the job done quickly and professionally. Excellent service all around—highly recommend!

Oaktree President

22:17 24 Oct 25

Victor Garcia

20:12 23 Oct 25

Dave and David came and cleared out a huge clog in my kitchen sink (both sides) that has been plaguing us for a while as well a ton of glass shards that got into the drain when our glass fridge shelf broke. Dave walked us through each step of the process and explained everything which was excellent. He also gave us advice about galvanized piping replacement. They even gave us a few free parts for the sink drain that had eroded away and didn’t charge extra for it!! All around 5 star service!!!

Victor Garcia

20:12 23 Oct 25

Steve P

20:40 21 Oct 25

Fantastic service and communication. Local company. Solved my clogged basement laundry utility sink. Dave and David were courteous, informative, professional and easy to engage with. Scheduling was easy (they came the next day) and they arrived within the expected time window. Transparent pricing and i could also apply a coupon. I will use them again.

Steve P

20:40 21 Oct 25

Ashton Wylde

05:46 21 Oct 25

Great service and Dave their plumber is the best. We have an odd house with even odder plumbing. The pipes are a mess of grandfathered-in open air nonsense, when our pump started making some noises (and a little leaking) after some DIY heat tape adventures (getting ready for colder weather), we were worried that we would need a massive repair but Dave came and looked at it and immediately realized we had unplugged the float plug from the pump plug which was 90% of the problem and the leak just need a little tightening of a flex joint. The company was quick and didn't charge for an estimate or in this case a quick "thats not plugged in right". The experience and the overall professionalism has convinced me that when I do finally need that big repair job, I'll call these guys.

Ashton Wylde

05:46 21 Oct 25

Spencer Charles

05:07 20 Oct 25

Booking an appointment was extremely easy, and we were able to get one just the next day. Communication was excellent with timely reminders and a call before our appointment. Kerry did a fantastic job both advising us and effectively resolving our issue.

Spencer Charles

05:07 20 Oct 25

LuAnn Mitchell

02:38 14 Oct 25

I have all good things to say about 2 Sons Plumbing. My first experience was a few years ago and the whole process went very smoothly. Making the appointment was easy and quick, the repair was done with no problem and I thought the price was fair. Recently, Dave from 2 Sons came out to look at several plumbing problems I was having and, within a matter of minutes, all of the problems were diagnosed. Dave gave me options and estimates all before he left my house. I haven’t had the work done yet but appreciate the information and the prices seemed fair to me. Dave was on time, professional and very knowledgeable. 2 Sons are my go to Plumbers.

LuAnn Mitchell

02:38 14 Oct 25

Kayla Huitt

16:58 13 Oct 25

Bob at 2 Sons Plumbing was amazing! We had a horribly backed up kitchen sink drain and he was able to fix it, and save us some money in the process! He heard what we had to say about our issue and double checked everything. Super friendly and very helpful. Thank you for the amazing work Bob!

Kayla Huitt

16:58 13 Oct 25

Mingmin Zhu

00:31 11 Oct 25

I had great experience with Chase, Riley, Seth, Manu, Nolan with a recent fix. They showed up promptly, transparent about the price upfront, set the expectations right, very professional, got things done perfectly, great communication and very honest and patient to answer all my questions, I will definitely use 2 sons again and will recommend it to my friends and neighbors.

Mingmin Zhu

00:31 11 Oct 25

Arul Menezes

00:41 10 Oct 25

Stellar job by Carey and his team at 2sons today. I had a complex job -- installing a yard hydrant/faucet for a garden across the (private) street. They had to go into the floor of the garage, run piping under the floor, out of the house, across the road. Had to cut into the asphalt, trench down a couple feet, then patch it all up again, including fixing the garage concrete floor. Super job. Looks really clean. Got it all done in a day.

Arul Menezes

00:41 10 Oct 25

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00:04 10 Oct 25

A wonderful experience every time with 2 Sons plumbing. Jake and Angelo helped us with our plumbing issue. They showed up on time and gave a very reasonable estimate for the repair. We ended up replacing a couple of toilets and a part of a sink drain. They came back the next day to complete the work due to our schedule. Excellent communication, prompt, and hard working! Thank you so much Jake and Angelo!! We are very happy with 2 Sons and have used them multiple times.

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00:04 10 Oct 25