Thanksgiving Day Preventative Plumbing Maintenance

THE DAY OF (AND AFTER) THANKSGIVING IS ONE OF THE TWO BIGGEST DAYS OF THE YEAR FOR PLUMBING PROBLEMS.

The holiday season can cause plumbing breakdowns due to the overuse of garbage disposals and dishwashers. To avoid this stress, it’s important to perform preventative maintenance before guests arrive. One of the most common holiday plumbing issues is a clogged kitchen drain caused by an overloaded garbage disposer. To prevent this, consider having your drain line snaked every two years and replace your food waste disposer if it’s over 7 years old. Here are some additional tips to keep your holiday stress-free:

• Ensure your dishwasher has hot water by running the kitchen faucet until hot water is flowing steadily.
• Run a medium to strong flow of cold water before and after using the disposal to flush the drain line and disposer of food particles.
• Do not pour liquid down the drain and avoid disposing of large bones in the disposal. By following these tips, you can reduce the cost of plumbing repairs during the holiday season. Don’t forget, our services are available on Thanksgiving Day to ensure your holiday is stress-free.

Met Plumbing & Air Conditioning, Your Local Katy Plumbing Company, Wishes you a safe & wonderful, stress-free holiday season.