With the holidays quickly approaching, you may be readying your home to host family or friends for an extended period of time. Amidst the cleaning and meal preparations, don’t forget to give some attention to your home’s plumbing system to avoid potential holiday plumbing disasters. Fix existing problems now to avoid dealing with that awkward plumbing emergency with a house full of guests. If you know you have a clogged toilet or drain, garbage disposal issues or a water heater that isn’t working correctly, have those concerns addressed by a professional plumber before your guests arrive.
Regarding the unwelcomed toilet clog, remember that the only things that should be flushed down your toilet are toilet paper and human waste! Your toilet can end up clogged by the use of too much toilet paper and from inappropriate items that find their way into the toilet and get flushed, including sanitary napkins, baby wipes, cleaning wipes, cotton balls and paper towels, to name a few. If you’re having overnight guests, chances are somebody won’t follow the “toilet paper only rule” so you may consider a bathroom sign with reminders of what not to flush.
Do you need to give your drains some seriously overdue attention? You may have a basic drain cleaning product for when the bathtub is backing up or the kitchen sink won’t drain but this short term solution often will not solve the problem. Routine drain cleaning or an emergency drain cleaning when you first see the back-up, can prevent your drains from getting clogged and causing murky water and a stench that you would have to explain to those guests.
It’s important to know that your garbage disposal can only handle so much, and in many cases, it can’t manage many different types of foods and liquids. Consider what you’re putting in your garbage disposal and don’t treat it as a trash can after the big holiday meal is complete. Food items that should not be used in the garbage disposal include celery, potatoes, carrots, onions, lettuce, grease, oil, fat, bones, egg shells, pasta, rice, and coffee. These types of items are challenging for the disposal blades to grind up and cause blockages in your drains. Always run cold water when you use your garbage disposal and include a small amount of dish soap when cleaning it.
If you’ve neglected your water heater maintenance, don’t be surprised if your house guests don’t get to enjoy the hottest of showers during their visit. Don’t forget that newer water heaters are more energy efficient, so if yours is more than 10-15 years old, it may be time to consider looking into a new one to be sure you don’t have that sudden burst of cold water for multiple days. And if you’ve got a house full of guests, wait at least 15 minutes between showers to allow time for hot water to replenish.
From drain cleaning to toilet, garbage disposal, and water heater repair, call the Experts at 574-218-6404 if you’ve discovered any last-minute plumbing issues that you don’t want to share with your holiday guests!
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