Why Does my Hot Water Smell Like Onions?
Our response
If your hot water smells like onions, it can be caused by different factors. Here is a list of the main factors:
- A prolonged absence can dry out the pipes and lead to onion and sewer odour
- A clogged drain
- Incorrect temperature setting of the water heater that causes bacteria to grow
- The metal in the water heater tank
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