A grease trap intercepts fats and oils before they reach the drain. Here is when a Denver 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 and hard water are both common, and older homes often have aging supply lines In Denver, 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 Denver Plumbing Helpers will match you with a Denver pro for advice.
Plumbing in Denver: what to know
In Denver, freezing winters and hard water are both common, and older homes often have aging supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Denver County — from Aurora, Cherry Hills Village and Commerce City to ZIP codes like 80238, 80010, 80207 — 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 Denver?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Denver Plumbing Helpers will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Denver.