The trap holds the water that blocks the sewer gas. Every fixture drain has one and the it needs the care.
The shape
The P-trap curve holds the water seal. hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines In El Paso, the shape is the seal.
The gas
The trapped water blocks the sewer gas from the room. hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines In El Paso, the block is the job.
The evaporation
An unused drain dries out and the lets the smell in. hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines In El Paso, the dry is the smell.
The fill
Run the water in the unused drains to refill the traps. hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines In El Paso, the fill is the habit.
The clean
The trap opens for the debris removal. hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines In El Paso, the open is the access.
The check
Check the traps under the sinks for the leaks. hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines In El Paso, the check is the care.
The call
Trap trouble? Call 888-217-3585 and El Paso Home Plumbing Co will match you with an El Paso pro for the fix.
Plumbing in El Paso: what to know
In El Paso, hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across El Paso County — from Sunland Park, Anthony and Socorro to ZIP codes like 79904, 79920, 79906 — 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.
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