2006-09-05 11:05:57 · 8 answers · asked by Ardee2 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
YEP! It's all about the sewer gases. These gases are poisonous and EXPLOSIVE. All washing machine drains have a trap in then somewhere, in the line, or under the floor. YOU NEED IT.
2006-09-05 11:43:53 · answer #1 · answered by uncle bob 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. All pipes that provide drainage to the sewer need to have a water seal so the sewer gas aroma will not back up through the pipe and enter the house. Very bad smell!! A washer machine drains to the same sewer as the sinks and tubs.
2006-09-05 11:14:36 · answer #2 · answered by jack w 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, whenever you make a connection to a sewer pipe, you have to have a way to keep the sewer gasses from entering a living area. The p-trap is an effective way of accomplishing this. It traps water that seals off the pipe.
2006-09-05 11:23:53 · answer #3 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Traps prevent sewer gas from entering the house. Period. They have no affect on gurgling or anything else these dumb answerers said. How can a trap prevent stagnant water???
God, if you know nothing about the subject, click NEXT QUESTION.
2006-09-06 16:16:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes keeps out bugs / Sewer gase ect
2006-09-05 11:09:44 · answer #5 · answered by Chris N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've answered your own Q. Beyond that it also prevents gurgling noises eminating from the drain lines.
Rev. Steven
2006-09-05 12:16:52 · answer #6 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup - the water that stays in the curve will prevent the gasses from coming in.
2006-09-05 11:29:16 · answer #7 · answered by Caroline H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it also allows the water not to stagnate with use.
2006-09-05 11:10:30 · answer #8 · answered by Ears 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋