Every restaurant needs a reliable plumbing system. A clogged drain or grease trap, fixture overflows, and burst pipes can slow down business and even force you to temporarily close. To prevent these situations, you need to establish a commercial plumbing maintenance and prevention plan. Luckily, the below guide offers everything you need to know about some of the issues you may face.

What Are the Most Common Restaurant Plumbing Problems? 

1. Clogged Drains

Food debris and many related substances can all cause drain clogs in a kitchen. When these items are flushed, they coat the walls of piping and gradually snag passing food particles. The resulting clogs will slow water flow, lead to backups, and may even burst pipes, all of which are serious issues that can require you to close the business.

Make sure that kitchen staff knows what can and can’t go down the drain. Install food catchers to sink drains, and have a commercial plumbing professional check pipes at least once a year.

2. Faulty Grease Traps

Grease traps play a major role in a kitchen plumbing system. They capture oil, grease, and other substances that will clog piping and harm your septic tank and sewer line.

They have to be emptied regularly, however. The average kitchen should empty them once every three months. If not, they can overflow and flood your kitchen with greasy water.

3. Fixture Repairs

Toilets, sinks, urinals, and other bathroom fixtures receive a lot of use in restaurants and will require more frequent care as a result. Backflows and leaks can cause serious water damage and mold growth.

The best way to stay ahead of problems is to have a commercial plumbing professional inspect them once a year. This will also extend their life span. Do the same for kitchen fixtures as well, and teach your staff to recognize signs of leaks and when to report them.

The team at Winfrey Plumbing can fulfill all your commercial plumbing needs. This plumbing contractor is proud to partner with businesses throughout the Grand Island, NE. They serve residential customers as well. They’ve offered drain cleaning, water heater repairs, septic services and installations, and general plumbing assistance on a 24/7 basis since 1962. Call (308) 379-9665 to schedule an inspection and visit their website to learn more about the company. You can connect on Facebook for more plumbing tips.