This Christmas season is a great time of joy and family. With many guests at your home, however, your plumbing system will be under a lot of stress. Follow these Christmas plumbing tips to make sure that you don’t have any serious plumbing issues. If you do, know that our team is on standby ready to help you with any of your plumbing needs in North County and the surrounding San Diego area!
Watch Cooking Grease!
Cooking grease when mixed with water will congeal and can cause drain clogs when poured down the sink. While most people know that grease should never go down the drain, it is important to remind the guests in your home of this too! Many people like to help clean up and pouring grease down your kitchen sink drain will cause drain clogs in the future! It’s best to sop up grease from cooking pans with paper towels and dispose of them in the trash.
Hot Water Nightmares
Nothing is worse than a cold shower! And, when there are many guests staying in your home this holiday, your water heater is going to be working overtime with all of those showers! Now, if you have a tankless unit, then you have nothing to worry about as they provide an unlimited amount of hot water on demand. For those with traditional tank units, be sure to stagger showers at least 10 minutes apart so your water heater can keep up!
Toilet Flushes
The next big worry is your toilet. With many people using the facilities, toilet clogs are bound to happen. And, nothing is more embarrassing for a guest than when they clog your toilet and have to come to tell you. Be sure to place a plunger next to the toilet in case of emergency. Your guests should know how to use a plunger and can do so if need be. Worst case scenario, you can shut off the water supply valves under your toilet to keep it from overflowing and call an emergency plumber!
When In Doubt, Call Us!
By following these tips, you can help ensure that your plumbing stays in good shape during the holiday season. If you do encounter any issues, it’s always best to call a professional plumber to help resolve the problem. We offer plumbing services throughout San Diego county including all of North County. Be sure to call us for any of your plumbing needs during or after the holidays. Happy holidays!
