Avoid a Thanksgiving Day Plumbing Disaster

What’s on your Thanksgiving menu this year? From turkey bones to potato skins, there’s plenty of opportunities to slip up when it comes to plumbing.

Your garbage disposal can handle many things, but your Thanksgiving turkey isn’t one of them! Avoid having to call a plumbing this holiday by keeping the following plumbing-friendly tips in mind:

1. Always keep your water flowing when the garbage disposal is on to make it easier for tiny scraps to wash down.

2. Keep grease out of the drain unless you want a quick clogging problem!

3. Avoid toss these items down the garbage disposal:

• Fruit peels and seeds
• Potato skins
• Turkey bones
• Stringy Vegetables
• Starchy foods (like rice or pasta)
• Egg shells
• Ground coffee (for that after-meal dessert)

4. Keep blades sharp by flushing ice cubes down the disposal.

5. If your guests offer to help clean up, kindly ask they use the trash can for all of your leftover scraps.

6. Do not force large amounts of food down the garbage disposal all at one time.

7. Keep silverware away from the unit, as they can easily fall down the disposal.

8. Drop some lemon juice down the disposal to keep it smelling fresh after you’ve cleaned up the holiday mess!

At Nassau Plumbing and Sewer Rooter, we know that accidents happen. That is why we are here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for all of your plumbing and drain emergencies. Call us today at 877.713.8136 for emergency services or visit our website for more information.

Is Your Plumber Invited to Thanksgiving Dinner?

Celery, turkey bones, potato skin and more! With all of the cooking you do on Thanksgiving, there is plenty of opportunity for food to slip into your drain.

If you don't feel like inviting the plumber over for your Thanksgiving meal, be kind to your kitchen sink and garbage disposal. He'res a few quick tips to keep in mind:

• Do not force large amounts of food down the garbage disposal all at once. 
• Keep grease out of the drain! No ifs, ands or buts.
• Always have water flowing when the garbage disposal is turned on. 
• Flush ice cubes down the disposal to keep blades sharp. 

New York Plumbing and Sewer Rooter knows that Black Friday is when plumbers are most popular! If you run into plumbing problems anyway, we'll be prepared for your emergency call. We can service all of your needs from clogged drains to heating repairs. 

Let us keep your drains happy and your family warm this holiday season. Visit our website for more information or contact us at 877-713-8136 24 hours a day. 

Thanksgiving Causes 50% Surge in Plumbing Calls!

Thanksgiving isn't just for stuffing our belly but also clogging our drains! In a new report, Plumbing service calls increase on Thanksgiving Day by nearly 50% over the week. This backup has mostly to do with grease, leftovers and peels that go along with cooking large family meals.

Here's your top tips to keep things running smoothly:

• Never pour oil or fats down your drain, this will clog your drain line. Pour oil and fats into a jar or container then dispose properly.
• Try waiting 10 minutes in between showers and trips to the restroom.
• When in doubt, throw it out. Use garbage disposals less, throw most things in the trash.
• Keep water dripping in faucets that are prone to freezing.

 Avoid holiday congestion during the Christmas and New Years Holiday week, call us at (516) 874-7937 for more information on  maintenance and repair services.