Essential Steps to Protect Your Home and Prevent a Plumbing Emergency

Plumbing emergencies can disrupt your entire family. You may not be able to shower or do your dishes while waiting for a plumber. A small plumbing emergency, such as a clogged drain, can lead to a burst pipe. Preventing an emergency is the best idea. Follow these tips and tricks to keep your plumbing in good working order.

Get Strainers

Utilize strainers for all the drains in the house, including the bathtub. Tiny pieces of food can get stuck in the U-trap under kitchen sinks, leading to clogs. Hair can also go down bathtub drains, leading to severe clogs. Putting a strainer in the drain and emptying it can easily prevent most clogs.

Education

Ensure the family is adequately educated regarding what to flush down the toilet. No one should flush anything down the toilet except for waste and toilet paper. Things like sanitary napkins can easily clog toilets.

Burst Pipes

Burst pipes are standard during cold months. The water in the pipes freezes and expands, causing the pipes to burst. Several things can be done to prevent this situation. Leave water running at a slight drip because moving water doesn’t freeze as quickly. Ensure pipes are properly insulated, and pick up some space heaters to keep pipes warm. This is crucial if you have pipes in rooms outside the house, such as the bathroom.

Immediate Repairs

Contact an emergency plumber anytime there’s an emergency, even if it’s just a clogged drain. These seemingly minor emergencies can cause big problems. A clogged drain will often get worse if you keep using the drain. Running water down the drain can push the clog deeper into the pipe, making removing it challenging.

Over-The-Counter Products

Avoid over-the-counter products, especially if you’re dealing with a plumbing emergency. These products are often packed with chemicals that pollute the air. Products powerful enough to eat through a clog are often powerful enough to eat through your pipes. If you deal with a clog with these products instead of contacting an emergency plumber, expect to replace your plumbing sooner.

Drain Cleaning

Many plumbers that offer emergency plumbing repair services also offer drain cleaning. Drain cleaning usually involves cleaning drains with a hydro-jet to remove dirt and debris that clings to the sides of your pipes. Over time, this debris builds up, leading to clogs. This is one of the best ways to prevent clogs before they happen.

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