You’re Away for a Long Time?
If you leave home for several days, the water in a trap may slowly evaporate.
The longer the house remains empty—and the warmer or drier the conditions—the greater the possibility that a trap could lose enough water to become ineffective.
This is more relevant for extended absences than a normal weekend away.
If you’re leaving for several weeks or months, plumbing deserves a little more attention.
Does Covering the Sink Stop the Trap From Drying Out?
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