How to Get Your Plumbing System Ready For the Big Game

It’s almost time for America’s biggest football game, which means it is nearly time for Super Bowl parties and the festivities that go along with them.

Sports fans and those just looking to watch an entertaining piece of American history tune into the big game every year, with many planning parties and get-together around the program. When planning those parties, it’s easy to make lists of snacks, drinks, and other party necessities to attend to, but few hosts think about whether their home is truly capable of handling a large gathering like a game night party – especially so soon after the holidays!

Here are a few ways to make sure your plumbing, in particular, is ready for the big game – and you can relax and enjoy the party!

Cut the Grease

Yes, greasy food is the traditional football party fair. However, that residual grease can be hard on dishwashers, food disposals, and sink drains. If you do serve greasy food, dispose of it in the trash before washing your dishes.

Make Waste Baskets Accessible

To discourage guests from tossing anything into the toilet that shouldn’t be flushed, make trash cans easy to see and access – even for children. This is especially important since flushing anything other than toilet paper can cause major clogs. Providing enough trash disposal options will keep your partygoers from throwing diapers, wipes, feminine products, or anything else where it doesn’t belong.

Don’t Overwork Your Plumbing System

You can’t keep your guests from using the bathroom and you don’t want to prevent them from washing their hands, but you can control how much dishwashing and other events happen during that time. Don’t do laundry or other unnecessary uses of water during the game night and be careful not to overload your dishwasher so as not to cause too much strain on your home’s plumbing.

If the party is at your house this year, give us a call at Same Day Service Plumbing. We can help you make sure your home is comfortable, clean, and ready to host as many football fans as you’d like.

Most Common Holiday Plumbing Problems and How to Address Them

Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and Day – the most wonderful time of the year is upon us! Here’s how to keep the season’s less glamorous side – common plumbing problems – from ruining your family’s holiday celebrations this year.

Damaged Garbage Disposals

The holidays mean lots of delicious food, served to all your favorite people. Unfortunately, not all those people may know how to properly use your home’s garbage disposal. The holidays typically see a major jump in the cases of clogged or broken garbage disposals seen by plumbers, as people drop things that should never be disposed of down their drains. When a back-up or breakdown happens, call your plumber right away to prevent further damage, injury, and nasty odors taking over your kitchen.

Toilets Getting Clogged

Lots of people in a single home mean lots of people using the same restroom facilities. Even if you have multiple toilets in your house, you’ll often find that increased usage leads to an increased instance of clogged toilets. While some of these clogs may be a job for a plunger and some elbow grease, some may be much more severe. If you’re not interested in spending Thanksgiving or Christmas trying to get your toilets to flush, call an emergency plumber for help right away.

Water Heaters Going Out

All those guests that clogged up your toilet? They’ll need to wash their hands after they finish in the restroom. They need to shower, too. They may also need to wash clothes. All of this puts a lot of demand on your home’s water heater.

You may notice water that is slower to heat up or showers that are far quicker to run colder than usual. If this increased demand goes on for too long, you may also notice that your water heater simply stops working altogether. When this happens, it’s time to call a plumber about a replacement – and fast!

When you’re hosting guests this holiday season, don’t feel like you’re on your own. Call Same Day Service Plumbing for help with all your plumbing problems. From the kitchen to the bathroom and beyond, we’ll keep things running smoothly, so you and yours can enjoy the most wonderful time of the year!