Save Your Plumbing this Thanksgiving

11/21/2021 (Permalink)

As you probably know, the busiest day for travel is the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. That being said, can you guess what day is the busiest day for plumbers? Bingo! The Friday after Thanksgiving is the most common day for a plumbing problem. SERVPRO Haverhill / Newburyport is here to help you with all of your holiday maintenance questions.

There are common problems that arise post the big feast. Some of them are clogged sinks, no hot water, and, of course, backed-up toilets. If you are hosting this year make sure to stay alert for these common problems. 

Sink Situation

Your biggest enemy on Thanksgiving Day while you’re doing the dishes is “FOG.” This acronym stands for Fat, Oil, and Grease. These are common components in most traditional Thanksgiving foods. Whenever you start cleaning that mountain of dishes, all that gunk will start sliding down your drain and potentially clogging it. Find another spot for all this “FOG!”

No-go on Hot Water

As more guests come into your home, more hot water will be used. Your hot water tank grows for no one! Because of this, you are more likely to run out of hot water. The way to fix this is to encourage shorter shower times. It could be seen as an inconvenience but it’s a far better alternative to a cold shower!

Toilet Troubles

No doubt, you get the gist here: overuse and too much toilet paper. If your toilet is being used more often, the flushing will be near constant. This could lead to flooding and a need for water restoration. Make sure to stay ahead of this by using less toilet paper and keeping a plunger handy!

As always, SERVPRO is here to answer any of your questions and we hope you keep us in mind for  water damage and water restoration service if any of these problems get out of hand!