A grease trap intercepts fats and oils before they reach the drain. Here is when a Decatur home might need one.
What it does
A grease trap slows drain water so grease cools, floats, and is captured before it enters the sewer line.
Where they are used
They are standard in restaurants, but a home with heavy cooking — or an accessory kitchen — can benefit too.
The maintenance
The trap must be emptied and cleaned on a schedule, or it stops working and can smell.
The install
A plumber sizes and installs the trap on the kitchen line. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Decatur, a pro can advise if it is warranted.
Keep grease out
For most homes, scraping grease into the trash is the simpler fix. Call 888-217-3585 and Decatur, IL Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Decatur pro for advice.
Plumbing in Decatur: what to know
In Decatur, 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 Macon County — from Mount Zion, Clinton and Monticello to ZIP codes like 62523, 62521, 62526 — 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.
Need a hand in Decatur?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Decatur, IL Home Plumbing Co will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Decatur.