How To Avoid Plumbing Mishaps During Thanksgiving Get-Togethers

Plumbing problems on or around Thanksgiving are fairly common because extra guests in kitchens and bathrooms lead to unexpected plumbing woes.

When you have a house full of guests for Thanksgiving, the last thing you want to deal with is a plumbing problem. This also happens to be one of the busiest days for plumbing professionals, as is the day right after Turkey Day. So, plumbing problems on or around Thanksgiving are, unfortunately, fairly common. This is because extra guests and bustling kitchens and bathrooms are the perfect setting for unexpected plumbing-related woes. Below, we offer some tips to keep in mind that can help you avoid plumbing professional later that same day or a day or two later. Some of the things we recommend keeping out of your disposal include:

• Turkey bones
• Fibrous foods like celery
• Pasta and noodles
• Eggshells and coffee grounds
• Potato peels

Don’t Use Your Dishwasher and Disposal Together

On a related note, don’t run your dishwasher while using your disposal on Thanksgiving. Wait until you’re all done with your disposal instead. We say this because these two appliances share the same drain. Avoiding too much use of a single drain reduces the risk of a blockage or backup.

Discourage Flushing of Unflushable Things

Remind your guests and other household members not to flush things that could clog your home’s toilets on Thanksgiving. This is a list that includes things like cotton balls, cotton swabs, paper towels, and female hygiene products. Convenient wipes shouldn’t be flushed either to prevent clogs, even if such products are often labeled as being “disposable.”

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Also, be mindful of who’s using showers and other sources of water in your home at any given time if you’ll be having guests over to avoid overstressing your plumbing system. One other step you can take to minimize the risk of plumbing mishaps during Thanksgiving gatherings is contact Robert Bair before the big day. Our trained technicians can quickly take care of any minor issues or do a preventative cleaning of your drains.