A plumbing emergency in your home isn’t just unpleasant – it can also be incredibly costly.
In fact, most water damage repair jobs can run you anywhere from $1,308-$3,677 – and that’s just for an average-sized accident.
We know you don’t want to spend money that you could have used to cover a family vacation on a plumbing emergency. Read this post to learn what you can do to prevent them now!
1. Stop Pouring Your Grease Down The Kitchen Sink
Look, we all want our after-dinner cleanup to go faster.
While pouring cooking grease down your sink may get your kitchen cleaned faster, when it hardens and clogs your pipes, those dirty dishes will really pile up.
Instead, just toss your cooking grease in your trashcan.
2. Don’t Believe Everything You Read
If you have a new baby in the house, or if you love using makeup remover towelettes, know that many of these items aren’t quite as “flushable” as they claim.
These towelettes and wipes don’t fully breaking down, which can lead to a clogged sewer system. When in doubt, toss it out – don’t flush it down!
3. Quit Using Your Pipes As Your Personal Laundromat
Lots of people love to hang clothing (and sometimes, even potted plants) from their ceiling pipes.
While it may be convenient (or, for the plants, a great decorating trend) it’s not good for your plumbing. Pipes just aren’t built to support this kind of weight – especially not soaking wet clothing.
Eventually, your pipes will burst – all over your clean clothes.
4. Stop Using Toilet Tablets
Everyone loves the convenience of a toilet drop-in cleaning tablet, but the reality is that they’re not exactly great for your plumbing.
This is mostly because these tablets contain seriously corrosive cleaning agents that, over time, can wreck havoc on your delicate piping system. Cleaning your toilet with a scrub brush won’t just help you to do a more thorough job – it will also protect your pipes.
5. Go Easy On That Kitchen Sink Disposal
It’s tempting, not to mention easy, to grind up larger pieces of uneaten food in your kitchen disposal.
But remember that more often than not, your disposal isn’t even supposed to grind up half of the things you’re throwing down there. If you’re clearing your plates, toss any bigger leftovers in the garbage cans. To avoid a clog, we suggest slowly scraping the plates over the disposal.
It’s also a good idea to keep the faucet running while you do it. These things can really be a nightmare to unclog – not to mention dangerous. Absolutely don’t try to unclog a disposal yourself.
Prevent A Plumbing Emergency Thanks To These Tips
Thanks to this list, you now know the basic steps you can take to avoid an issue with your plumbing. However, the reality is that not every plumbing emergency can be avoided.
When you need the services of a reliable plumber – and when you need them fast – check out our website to learn how we can get your plumbing back on track.
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