Thanksgiving is the busiest cooking day of the year for the kitchen drain. The grease and the volume test the plumbing, and a little prep keeps the feast on track.
The grease
Turkey fat and butter harden in the drains and cause the clogs. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Pontiac, pouring grease down the sink is the top holiday mistake.
The disposal
Avoid grinding bones, skin, and starch-heavy scraps, which jam the disposal. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Pontiac, scrape plates into the trash instead.
The prep
Clear the kitchen drain a few days before with hot water and a mild cleaner. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Pontiac, the early clear prevents the holiday surprise.
The dishwasher
Run the dishwasher when it is full and not at the same moment as the sink. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Pontiac, the simultaneous flow is the strain.
The sink
Keep the sink clear of food before running water, and use a strainer. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Pontiac, the strainer catches the bits.
The backup
Know where the shutoff is and have a plunger handy, just in case. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Pontiac, the prep is the insurance.
The call
Keep the kitchen flowing on the big day. Call 888-217-3585 and Pontiac Plumbing Experts will match you with a Pontiac pro for the pre-holiday clean.
Plumbing in Pontiac: what to know
In Pontiac, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Oakland County — from Auburn Hills, Rochester Hills and Birmingham to ZIP codes like 48342, 48340, 48341 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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