HOUSTON, Nov. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Every
year shoppers go to new lengths to be first in line for Black
Friday shopping. While shoppers prepare to camp out at a storefront
overnight, plumbers prepare for an overflow of plumbing service
calls on their busiest holiday of the year!
According to the professionals at Benjamin Franklin Plumbing,®
extra pressure is put on home plumbing systems on Thanksgiving. With day-long meal prep and
additional house guests it's easy for the wrong items to go down
the drain and disposal.
Follow these simple tips to avoid common mistakes that can ruin
your plumbing:
- There is a "right way" to use your kitchen sink and garbage
disposal
The garbage disposal works best when small particles are mixed
with water. Always run the water when using a garbage disposal. If
your disposal becomes clogged, turn it off, and shut off the water.
Don't reach into a disposal, and never, ever use harsh chemicals to
treat a clog. Instead, try a plunger.
- The Trash Can or Compost Pile is Best
Fats, bones and vegetable peels can clog drains and damage the
disposal. When fats and grease cool, put them into a
disposable container and throw it in the trash. If you have a
compost pile, that's a good place for peels. Anything that
you can hold in your hand, throw it out instead.
- Knowledge of Appropriate Items to Flush Will Save Your
Toilet
The amount of people in a normal household easily triples on
Thanksgiving Day. This means triple
the amount of trips to the bathroom, which strains the integrity of
your home's plumbing system. Remind your guests what can and can't
be flushed, and inform them of any plumbing issues you are already
aware of. Meaning, if you need to jiggle the toilet handle to get
it to flush, spread the word.
- Preventative Maintenance Can Pay Off
If water drains slowly in your showers or sinks, and it's been a
while since you've had a plumbing inspection, now may be a good
time to call a trusted plumbing professional. They can spot
potential trouble areas. They can also help winterize your plumbing
system for the colder weather to come. Cold temperatures can put
more stress on your pipes, drains, outdoor hose bibs and water
heaters.
For holiday-related plumbing information, contact your local
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing.
About Benjamin Franklin Plumbing®
Benjamin Franklin
Plumbing® is part of the Direct Energy family of brands
and is currently ranked by Entrepreneur magazine as one of the
leading plumbing franchises (Franchise 500, January 2017.) Our trusted plumbing professionals
offer customers on-time plumbing services, replacement and repairs.
Franchised Benjamin Franklin Plumbing locations are independently
owned and operated businesses.
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About Direct Energy
Direct Energy is one of
North America's largest retail
providers of electricity, natural gas, and home and business
energy-related services with over four million customers. Direct
Energy gives customers choice, simplicity, and innovation where
energy, data, and technology meet. A subsidiary of Centrica plc
(LSE: CNA), an international energy and services company, Direct
Energy, its subsidiaries and/or affiliates, operate in 50 U.S.
states plus the District of
Columbia and 4 provinces in Canada. To learn more about Direct Energy,
please visit www.directenergy.com.
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