Common Holiday Plumbing Problems

The holidays are a busy time of year.  As you have families and friends over to celebrate this weekend and through the upcoming week, here are a few tips to help you prevent common holiday plumbing problems.

Prevention Tips:

• Run the Dishwasher at Night - Chances are you will have a lot of dishes to do after your holiday party.  Instead of running the dishwasher during peak hours, run it at night.  This will help put less strain on your plumbing system and prevent issues with water flow.
• Keep Oil Out of Your Drains - Holiday cooking often includes a lot of oil.  When you clean your pots and pans after making dinner, wipe the oil off first.  Grease might look like a liquid, but it will actually harden in your pipes and block the drain.
• Be Conscious of Your Disposal - Garbage disposals are a great way to keep extra scraps of food out of your drains.  However, certain stringy, fibrous foods like carrots and celery can clog your disposal.  Keep stringy foods out of your drain!

Read this article for more tips on how to prevent plumbing problems through the holidays.  If you do experience any plumbing problems, call 585-216-3058 to contact the plumbing technicians at AP Plumbing.  Our professional plumbing technicians can help you with all of your plumbing repair needs!   

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