Whether you are host to the whole family for a weekend or just preparing a few festive dishes, there’s nothing worse than dealing with clogged drain during the holidays. Unfortunately, Thanksgiving and Christmas are among the busiest times of the year for plumbers. While Fast Work Plumbing & Drain is happy to help our customers with emergency services any day of the year, we also encourage them to schedule routine drain cleaning sessions to avoid inconvenient problems.

Practicing Good Drain Hygiene in the Kitchen

Most pipe clogs are caused by a preventable source, which is why it’s important for homeowners to pay attention to what is going down their drains. Doing a little bit of extra work dedicated to keep the system clean can save you a lot of time and frustration from a complete blockage down the road.

1. Aim for the Trash Can: Resist the urge to use the disposal like a dumpster. Instead, put as much food waste into the trash as you can. You should also generally avoid putting coffee grounds or vegetable matter down the drain, as they can increase the risk of clogs even with a disposal. Grease, oil, butter and other fatty foods should never go into the drain.

2. Don’t Overload the Disposal: It’s better to leave the disposal on with the water running as you rinse off dishes rather than waiting till the end to dispose of it all at once. Keeping a steady flow of material reduces the chances of chunks getting through and puts less strain on the appliance.

3. Run Hot Water: If some grease, oil or other fatty food got washed down the drain, leave the tap running on hot for a few minutes. This helps the substance move through your system as a liquid instead of cooling off and forming a solid layer along the inside of your pipes.

Fast and Affordable Holiday Emergency Plumbers

Fast Work Plumbing & Drain knows that our customers often need us around the holidays, which is why we offer 24/7 emergency drain cleaning, repair and maintenance services throughout the year. We are always ready to take your call and schedule an appointment as soon as possible, so you can get back to enjoying the holiday with family and friends.