A trap primer keeps rarely used floor drains from drying out and letting sewer gas in. Here is the Bismarck guide.
The job
The primer adds a small amount of water to the trap whenever another fixture runs.
The spots
It serves floor drains in basements, mechanical rooms, and commercial spaces.
The symptom
A sewer smell from a floor drain usually means a dry trap and a failed primer.
The call
Keep the traps sealed. Call 888-217-3585 and Bismarck Plumbing Pros will match you with a Bismarck pro.
Plumbing in Bismarck: what to know
In Bismarck, 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 Burleigh County — from Mandan, Dickinson and Jamestown to ZIP codes like 58505, 58501, 58503 — 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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If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Bismarck Plumbing Pros will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Bismarck.