A floor drain's trap holds water to block sewer gas, and it must not dry out. Here is the Grand Island guide.
The seal
The water in the trap is what keeps sewer gas and odors from rising into the room.
The dry trap
If a floor drain is rarely used, the water evaporates and the smell appears.
The fix
Pouring water in, or adding a trap primer, keeps the seal intact.
The call
Stop the basement smell. Call 888-217-3585 and Grand Island Plumbing Experts will match you with a Grand Island pro.
Plumbing in Grand Island: what to know
In Grand Island, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Hall County — from Hastings, York and Kearney to ZIP codes like 68801, 68803, 68810 — 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.
Need a hand in Grand Island?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Grand Island Plumbing Experts will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Grand Island.