Don’t Let Plumbing Problems Mess With Your Holiday Gatherings

Don't let your Holiday gatherings be memorable (in the wrong way)

To keep plumbing issues from disrupting your holiday gatherings, it's essential to ensure smooth-running drains. Preparing your home for holiday festivities involves more than decorations; it also means avoiding potential plumbing pitfalls. With guests using faucets, toilets, and kitchen facilities, unexpected plumbing problems could dampen the festive mood.

Here are five affordable tips from our plumbing experts to keep your drains clear and your gatherings seamless:

1. Mind What You Pour Down the Drain:
   Avoid rinsing grease or cooking oils down the sink, as they solidify and can cause blockages. Instead, scrape leftover food into the trash, as food particles can accumulate in drains over time.
2. Respect Your Garbage Disposal’s Limits:
   Don’t overload it with fibrous foods like celery or rhubarb, as these can entangle the disposal’s blades. Additionally, avoid putting foods that absorb water, like pasta or beans, down the disposal to prevent blockages.
3. Flush Responsibly:
   Politely remind guests to dispose of items like wet wipes, paper towels, and hygiene products in the trash to avoid clogging the toilet. Watch the kids like a hawk--they toss the weirdest things down the toilet just to watch what happens.
4. Use Mesh Screens:
   Be present during cleanup time. Make sure that there are screens over your drains to catch larger food debris, reducing the chance of clogs.
5. Consider a Water Softener:
   In hard water areas like Reno, mineral buildup can lead to clogs. While it may be too late for this season, installing a water softener may help reduce this issue.

For optimal performance, space out showers by about 10 minutes to let hot water replenish and allow drains to clear. Using a drain strainer can also prevent hair buildup during multiple showers.

If you notice signs of plumbing issues—like slow-draining water, unusual noises, or changes in water pressure or temperature—consider calling us for a professional preventive checkup. Catching issues early can keep your home’s plumbing flowing smoothly throughout the season, ensuring your holiday gatherings are joyous and uninterrupted.

Let Us Help You Prep Your Plumbing for Winter

Taking the time to prep your home’s plumbing for the winter will give you peace of mind. This is the kind of peace that comes with knowing you will be spending your money on the things you want––like cocoa and marshmallows––and not on unexpected and costly plumbing repairs.

Call our Nevada Heating plumbers at 775-323-5585 or request service online to assist you in winterizing your Sparks, Nevada, home’s plumbing today.