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Originally Posted by WeekendWarrior
Well if it smells under the sink when dumping, maybe it is working? I'll take a look and report my findings.
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If it smells when dumping (really if it smells at all) it isn't working. The purpose of the cheater vent is to allow air INTO the tank as water is being discharged, so it will only suck air from under the sink, not blow air into that space. If it's not sealing properly, it will allow stale air to escape into the cabinet space.
Replacements are available at Lowe's, HD or most hardware stores.
Here's what they look like: