When the holidays come around, your mind may be occupied with gift-giving, meal planning, and sleeping arrangements. But don’t overlook the plumbing, which needs to work well when your house is crowded with family and friends competing for showers, toilets, and sink usage. Follow these tips to avoid needing to call an emergency plumber during the holidays. 

How to Keep Your Plumbing in Top Shape During the Holidays

1. Prepare the Plumbing

Before your guests arrive, schedule sewer and drain maintenance. A plumber can use a sewer camera to check your lines, clean them, or replace them if necessary. They can also clean your drains and install new strainers to help avoid clogs.

2. Take Care of the Drains

When it’s time to do the dishes, enforce this rule: nothing but water and safe liquids, like juices or broths, should be poured down the drain.

Grease might seem safe, but once it cools down, it solidifies and can trap other debris in the pipes. Coffee grounds also don't break down, clumping and causing clogs.

If you have a garbage disposal system, make sure your guests understand how it works and what to avoid putting down it.

3. Only Throw Toilet Paper in the Toilet

Make it clear to guests that they should only flush toilet paper. Items like wipes and tampons aren’t made to break down, so they create clogs. Place a trash bin in each bathroom and empty it out regularly, so there’s always the option to dispose of non-paper items responsibly. 

If you run into any issues during the holidays, turn to All American Plumbing in Concord, NC. Our licensed and insured team has over 30 years of experience providing comprehensive plumbing repairs and maintenance. Call us at (704) 788-8690 to request a free estimate, and visit our website to find out more about our services.