Avoid These Common Plumbing Mistakes

You know you need a plumber when your faucets leak or your drains back up. But sometimes you can end up with a plumbing problem by simply making a small, easily-avoidable mistake. So as your Long Island plumbing experts, we’d like to tell you about a few common plumbing accidents you want to avoid:

Using the garbage disposal as a trash can. Rinsing a greasy pan or peeling potatoes over the sink and then letting it go down the garbage disposal is a big no-no. Although it has the word “disposal” in it, this device is way more fragile than a trash can, so don’t make the mistake of overusing it.

Putting too much weight on your showerhead. Between shampoo bottles and soap bars, there’s only so much you can fit in your shower. And while hanging a storage rack on your showerhead might sound like the perfect solution, keep in mind that these objects can be heavy. If you place too many personal items on these racks, it might cause your showerhead to snap off, which will have you reaching for the phone and your plumber’s contact information. 

Flushing toys down the toilet. Kids do the darndest things, and sometimes that means they throw toys in the toilet and flush them. Whether it’s an action figure or a golf ball, it’s going to cause a clog. But kids aren’t the only ones! Oftentimes flushing too much paper down the toilet can back up your plumbing as well.

Pulling hard on the faucet handle. Like many plumbing fixtures, faucets need to be handled with care. And while we know you want to stop that annoying leak that’s keeping you up all night, pushing or pulling hard on your faucet handle is not the solution. As a matter of fact, pulling too hard can break the handle and cause an even worse problem!

Want to know which other common plumbing mistakes you should avoid at all costs? If so, click here.

We understand that mistakes happen, which is why we are here for all your plumbing needs 24 hours, 7 days a week. So, if you run into a problem and aren’t sure what to do next, contact Nassau County Plumbing and Sewer Rooter! To learn more about our emergency services and other plumbing and drain solutions, call us today at 877.713.8136 or visit our website for more information.