Sink traps are one of the most common points of plumbing failure in homes. Sometimes they develop leaks or become clogged. Changing or repairing a leaking trap, or removing and cleaning a plugged one, ...

Sink traps are one of the most common points of plumbing failure in homes, sometimes developing leaks or becoming clogged. Changing or repairing a leaking trap, or removing and cleaning a plugged one, ...

Some bathroom and kitchen sinks have “S” traps like this one that drain into the floor. It’s important that sewer gas doesn’t get trapped in them. Proper venting of drain lines ensures that a small ...

Connected to the bottom of your sink you will find a J-shaped device called a "trap." A trap retains about a cup of water that blocks sewer gas from moving from the drain system into the house via the ...

Sooner or later, just about everyone who uses a sink will need to become familiar with the drain trap, the J-shaped piece of pipe underneath the sink. A trap can work for years without problems, then ...