When it comes to taking care of your home’s plumbing system, you might think about the bathroom first. For instance, you may dread cleaning drains, unclogging toilets, and calling a plumber when things get serious. However, while having a maintenance plan for your bathroom is a good start, this isn’t the only aspect of your plumbing system that matters. Your kitchen plumbing also requires care and attention to continue functioning reliably.
Having your kitchen plumbing in good condition is essential. Food prep areas must have plenty of clean water available for washing hands, cleaning dishes, wiping down countertops, and rinsing the dirt off fruits and vegetables. If something goes awry with your kitchen plumbing system, you could find yourself struggling to main a clean environment.
Of course, if anything major goes wrong with your kitchen plumbing, you should call us at On-Deck Plumbing to make sure all issues are resolved by a skilled, professional plumber. Having regular maintenance checks on your kitchen plumbing is also a good idea to prevent serious problems from happening in the first place.
Care Tips
Beyond scheduling professional services, here are some tips for maintaining your kitchen plumbing system:
- Guard the garbage disposal. Cooking grease, starches, and bones are all difficult for disposals to process, so throw these directly into the trash. You can keep your garbage disposal running smoothly by putting only small amounts of food waste in it at a time and by cleaning it with citrus peel and ice cubes.
- Look for leaks. Any appliance that uses water is an appliance that could leak, so check your sink, faucets, garbage disposal, refrigerator, and dishwasher for leaks.
- Be mindful of mineral deposits. Many areas in Florida have hard water, which can lead to clogged faucets and pipes if left unchecked. If you notice crusty mineral deposits or a drop in water pressure, you may need a water softening solution.