Avoiding the Holiday Plumbing Blues

The holiday season is tailor-made for plumbing disasters.

They can happen in your garbage disposal – where stringy pulp can really gum up your gears – or in your drain, where fat from your roast or turkey can harden into a pipe-clogging obstruction. A holiday guest can even mistake your toilet for a garbage pail, creating further problems.

Here are six tips to avoid holiday plumbing mayhem:

1. Pour turkey / roast grease into a disposable container and let it congeal; then discard the container in the trash.
2. Carefully consider what you put in your garbage disposal, avoiding:
   • Fibrous foods (Celery, pumpkin, potato skins, etc.)
   • Bones
   • Pasta
   • Coffee grounds
   • Egg shells
3. Always use lots of water in your disposal, and let it run at least 30 seconds.
4. Remind your guest that the toilet is not a garbage pail – TP only!
5. If you have any plumbing issues, address them before holiday company arrives.

Avoid holiday plumbing disasters – if you have a plumbing problem, take care of it today! Contact us to schedule a plumbing repair appointment – and don’t forget to ask about your $25 plumbing discount!