Prime basement floor drain traps
Why it matters
Dry traps emit sewer gas; regular priming maintains seal.
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How to do it
- 1
Locate all floor drains in basement.
- 2
Pour water slowly down each drain.
- 3
Wait and listen for water to drain.
- 4
Verify drainage without backup.
- 5
Note any drains that don't drain.
- 6
Repeat every 3 months.