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Dodge Holiday Plumbing Woes

Published on November 16, 2017
Drain Cleaning
As the holidays grow closer, 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 curb probable holiday plumbing catastrophes. Correct known issues now to keep from dealing with that uncomfortable 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 feared 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 unacceptable things 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.

Is it time to give your drains some seriously overdue attention? You likely rely on a basic drain cleaning product for when the bathtub is backing up or the kitchen sink will not drain but this short term solution often will not fix the issue. Regular drain cleaning or an emergency drain cleaning when you first recognize the back-up, can stop your drains from getting clogged and creating dirty water and a smell that you would have to explain to those guests.

It’s helpful to realize that your garbage disposal can only handle so much, and in many cases, it can’t handle many different types of foods and liquids. Think about what you’re putting down your garbage disposal and don’t let it be used as a trash can after the big holiday meal is complete. Food items that should not be put in the garbage disposal include celery, potatoes, carrots, onions, lettuce, grease, oil, fat, bones, egg shells, pastas, rice and coffee. These types of items are challenging for the disposal blades to grind up and create 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 time at your home. Don’t forget that newer water heaters are more energy efficient, so if yours is over 10-15 years old, it may be time to consider looking into a new one to ensure 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 grant time for hot water to replenish.

From drain cleaning to toilet, garbage disposal and water heater repair, call the Experts at 937-503-7896 if you’ve discovered any last minute plumbing issues that you would rather not pass on to your holiday guests!
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