Did you know there are things you can do to help out your plumber? It’s true– you can help your plumber out by doing and not doing certain things in your home. By doing your part at home, you can save your plumber from a lot of difficult work. Here at On-Deck Plumbing, our plumbers appreciate any effort you put into making their jobs easier. So with that in mind, here are four things we want you to know:
- The Area Under Your Sink is Not a Good Storage Space- The space under your sink is a standard storage place for cleaning supplies for most people. However, we would prefer you store them elsewhere. Your drain trap is the curved part of your plumbing under your sink, and when you move your cleaning supplies around or pack it all in under there, you could dislodge the drain trap and cause a leak.
- Water Bills Can Reveal Hidden Leaks – An unexplained increase in your monthly water bills is often a key sign that you’re dealing with a leak somewhere in the plumbing system. Toilets, irrigation systems, underground water lines, and dripping fixtures are common culprits.
- Slow Drains Shouldn’t Be Ignored – A drain that empties slowly is often the first sign of a developing clog deeper in your plumbing system. Addressing the issue early with professional drain cleaning instead of trying DIY solutions helps you avoid buildup and damage that may require more extensive (and expensive) repairs.
- Your Garbage Disposal is Not a Garbage Can- It is easy to swipe leftover food into your garbage disposal and think nothing of it. However, garbage disposals are not meant to handle large amounts of food. They are only meant to handle smaller pieces of food that fall off your plate when you rinse it. If you clog your garbage disposal, there is a good chance you could break it.
We appreciate any effort you put into making our jobs easier. If you are experiencing any plumbing issues, give us a call today.