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Plumbing

Top up the floor drain traps

Twice a year.

What to do

Pour a litre of water down each floor drain.

Why it matters

The water in the trap is the seal that keeps sewer gas out of the house. It evaporates from drains nobody uses.

Where this comes from

Habitat Studio p.24 — "every two to three months if an automatic primer is not present". Six months is fine unless you smell something.

Catch it while it’s still maintenance.

Domisura keeps this schedule for your house — dated to when things went in, and reminding you when each task comes round. The record stays with the address when you sell.

Start a record for your home

General guidance, not professional advice. For gas, electricity, structure or water, get a qualified trade.