The holiday season is a time for friends, family, and food-and an unexpected number of plumbing emergencies. With all the extra laundry and heavy kitchen use, that can only mean one thing: your home’s plumbing system is working overtime this season. The good news? A little prep work goes a long way in keeping you from having a stressful (and costly) holiday disaster.
Here are a few pro tips from the crew at Rivers Plumbing, Heating & Air to keep your pad running smoothly this season.
Be Careful What Goes Down the Kitchen Drain
Holiday meals often mean more grease, oils, and food scraps — all major culprits behind clogged drains. Do not put these things down your sink:
- Grease or fats
- Potato peels
- Rice or pasta
- Coffee grounds
- Bones
Even with a garbage disposal unit, it is better to scrape plates into the trash can. If your disposal has been struggling lately or making an odd noise, book our Plumbing Services for a quick check-up!
Protect Your Bathroom Drains
During the holidays, it is the guest bathrooms that see most of the use. There, hair, wipes, cotton swabs, and hygiene products get stuck and block the pipes. A small trash can in every bathroom will remind all guests not to dispose of certain items by flushing them down the toilet.
If drains are already running slowly now, then do not wait – a quick drain cleaning service can prevent total backup just in time for one big guest arrival.
Give Your Water Heater Some Attention
Hot water demand increases with guests. If you have not flushed or serviced your water heater this year, fall is a great time to do so.
It can:
- Increase efficiency
- Prevent sediment build-up
- Lower the chances of failure
Check out our Water Heater Services to make sure yours is ready for holiday hosting.
Know Where Your Shut-Off Valves Are
In an emergency, quick shut-off can save serious damage from happening.
Make sure you know where the following are located:
- Main water shut-off
- Toilet shut-offs
- Sink shut-offs
This simple step can help save thousands in damages if something goes wrong.
Schedule Preventative Maintenance Before the Rush
Late November and December are among the top months that keep plumbers busy. If you noticed leaks, slow drains, or low water pressure, get ahead of it now. The pro team at Rivers Plumbing, Heating & Air offers dependable quick service to help keep everything in your home running smoothly any time of year.
Stay Holiday-Ready With Rivers Plumbing, Heating & Air
Get ready for the holidays with a little bit of preventative maintenance on your plumbing. If you want to have your drains cleaned, tune up your water heater, or need help in identifying any plumbing problem- Rivers is here for you.
Check out our Plumbing Services or contact us now and book your pre-holiday maintenance!