Prevent holiday plumbing problems with this easy guide from West Coast Plumbing.
With all the cooking and cleanup, kitchen sinks take a beating. Grease, coffee grounds, and food scraps can clog drains fast.
Prevention Tip: Never pour grease down the drain. Instead, wipe pans clean with paper towels and dispose of grease in the trash. Use a sink strainer to catch debris before it goes down.
Your disposal isn’t invincible.
Overloading it or grinding fibrous foods like potato peels can burn out the motor.
Prevention Tip: Feed food waste slowly into the disposal with cold water running.
Avoid dumping large amounts of food at once and skip items like bones, celery, or fruit pits.
Simply put – more guests mean more flushes—and more chances for blockages.
Prevention Tip: Keep a plunger nearby and remind guests to flush in stages if necessary. Avoid using flushable wipes (they’re not really flushable).
Nothing ruins holiday spirit like an ice-cold shower.
With extra guests, your water heater works overtime.
Prevention Tip: Flush your water heater before the holidays to remove sediment buildup and increase efficiency. Consider upgrading to a larger or tankless model if your household demand has grown.
Cold weather can freeze pipes, especially in uninsulated garages or crawl spaces.
Prevention Tip: Insulate exposed pipes, keep the heat on (even when you’re away), and let faucets drip slightly on freezing nights to prevent pressure buildup.
A little prep now can save a lot of stress later.
Before guests arrive, schedule a Holiday Plumbing Inspection with West Coast Plumbing.
We’ll make sure your drains, water heater, and fixtures are ready for the season.
Let the local experts handle it. West Coast Plumbing has been serving Sonoma & Marin County homes and businesses with fast, friendly, and reliable service for years. Schedule your Fall Plumbing Checkup today and enjoy a worry-free winter.
