How to Prep Your Plumbing for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving guests will be knocking at your door soon! Are you prepared? Part of getting your home ready for the holiday means taking a few plumbing precautions. There’s no denying that your plumbing system will get a lot more use on Thanksgiving, but here’s how you can keep it in working order all weekend long:

Check fixtures - Do you use your guest bathroom often? If not, be sure to check all the essential fixtures (faucets, toilets, showerheads, and all)! You might have a leak or cold water problem. Tackle these potential issues before the holiday arrives so you can breathe a sigh of relieve!

Be prepared - The holidays can certainly put extra stress on your plumbing, so be prepared by 1) having a plunger at hand and 2) keeping a garbage bin close by - that way your guests aren’t tempted to throw non-flushable napkins down your toilet.

Share friendly reminders - If you’re hosting Thanksgiving this year, chances are you’ll be doing most of the dirty work. But if your guests lend a hand when it comes time to clean up, politely remind them what should not be tossed down the garbage disposal. This includes potato peels, fruit pits, and rice. They’ll be glad for the reminder and so will your plumbing!

There are many ways you can prevent clogs at home this holiday season. But in the event that an accident occurs, Nassau Plumbing and Sewer will be ready to help! For any and all of your emergency plumbing and drain problems, our professionals are just a phone call away, with the proper tools ready to return your plumbing to normalcy. For more information on our services, give us a call at 877.713.8136 or visit our website.

Avoid This Halloween Plumbing Problem

Getting ready to carve your jack-o-lanterns for Halloween? Before you dig in, find out the two main rules when it comes to disposing those extra gobs of pulp and seeds:

Don’t toss pumpkin down the drains
Pumpkin pulp can wreak havoc on your plumbing, especially your drain and garbage disposal. Although it might be easy and convenient to do so, you can cause backups and clogs that you will need repairing. Why? Because pumpkin pulp is thick, sticky, and gets stuck on the way down the disposal. And much like fruit pits, seeds can damage your garbage disposal.

Don’t flush pumpkin
Flushing pumpkin guts down the drain is another big no-no when it comes to disposing these bits and pieces. It’s not uncommon for us to receive calls about clogging due to pumpkin pulp getting flushed down the toilet. This is because the pumpkin forms deep down in the pipes and gets backed up similarly to the garbage disposal.

The best method for disposing pumpkin pulp and seeds is to toss it in the garbage bin. And to avoid any smell in the home, wrap it up in paper towel or newspaper and place it in a sealed bag first. But if you do run into a problem this month and need help clearing your garbage disposal, drains, or pipes, turn to Nassau Plumbing and Sewer Rooter. Our trained technicians have the right tools and expert knowledge needed to fix all your plumbing and drain issues. To learn more about the services we offer, give us a call at 516.874.7937 or visit our website.