If you’re hosting this holiday season, your plumbing system is going to work double-time, so you need to make sure it’s in top condition before anyone arrives. After all, you don’t want to have to call a plumber out on Christmas Eve. Here are a few ways to avoid a plumbing disaster over the busiest time of year.

4 Ways to Prevent Plumbing Problems This Holiday Season

1. Keep Large Items Out of the Garbage Disposal

With more people scraping their plates off over the garbage disposal, it may get overloaded or blocked. Remind your guests that anything larger than small crumbs should go into the trash instead.

Also, keep problematic food waste out of the disposal—eggshells, coffee grounds, and vegetable peels can all damage the unit.

2. Schedule an Inspection

Before everyone arrives, bring in a plumber to run a maintenance check on your fixtures. You don’t want to deal with clogged toilets in a full house. Your hot water will get used a lot over the next few weeks, so ask the plumber to check your water heater as well.

3. Have Wastebaskets in Plain Sight

Often, people will flush trash down the toilet if they don’t see any other way of disposing of it. Dense items like face wipes or cotton pads can quickly back up a plumbing system. Having a waste bin beside the toilet will encourage people to use it.

4. Install Drain Catchers

With more people using your showers, hair is more likely to clog up your drains. Prevent this from happening by installing drain catchers and regularly changing them throughout your guests’ stay.

If you have a plumbing emergency this holiday season, turn to Plumbing Strategies in Kailua-Kona, HI. This full-service team has handled plumbing systems for over 50 years. With their 24/7 call-out services, you can rest assured they’ll be ready to help you, night or day. Find out more about their services online, or call to schedule a free estimate at (808) 325-2502.