Thanksgiving is a lot of fun….and a lot of work for you and your kitchen and home! With Thanksgiving only a couple of days away, our experienced technicians are gearing up for one of the busiest times of the year. To avoid a plumbing disaster, we suggest you follow these simple tips so you don’t have to worry about your home’s plumbing system during Thanksgiving dinner!
1) If you are hosting Thanksgiving this year, consider having your drains and plumbing checked before the holiday to avoid Thanksgiving Day catastrophes.
2) Don’t put stringy, fibrous or starchy waste in the garbage disposal. This includes such items as poultry skins, celery, potato peels and fruit. These can not be broken down in a disposal and can cause clogs.
3) Be sure to run the water whenever you put food down the garbage disposal and turn it on. Also, do not wait until it is full before turning it on. Run lots of water as you use the disposal and keep water running for a little while after you turn it off.
4) Avoid pouring fats or cooking oils down the drains. They harden in pipes and drains and can create bad clogs. Use paper towels to wipe grease from pots and pans as an alternative. Toss the towels in the trash.
5) By using trashcans instead of kitchen sinks, drains and disposals, the life of your appliances will be prolonged. In addition, this significantly reduces the chances of your pipes and drains being clogged during the holiday.
6) If you are having guests stay with you, advise them to wait 15 minutes between showers to slow drains. This gives adequate time for hair and waste to move through your plumbing without backing up your pipes.
7) Be sure there are no cotton balls, hair, facial scrub pads or cotton swabs flushed down any of the toilets.
Still, even with these tips, things have a way of going wrong sometimes, even with the best of intentions. If any of these plumbing problems happen to you, call Daniels Plumbing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for all of your emergency plumbing needs!
Best wishes for a very Happy Thanksgiving!
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