Are you taking care of the drains around your home? If not, there is no better time than today to start. Being proactive and caring for your drains before problems ever arise is a great way to prevent plumbing issues that might leave your household appliances and sinks unusable until the issues can be addressed.
We are here to help with some tips for plumbing maintenance that can help you prevent major problems like drain clogs and sewer backups. When you’re ready, you can give our team a call for professional plumbing maintenance in Penfield. In the meantime, keep reading to learn our recommendations for regular household plumbing care.
Skip the Drain Cleaners
It is normal to get a drain clog here or there thanks to hair, pieces of soap, and other debris that goes down the drain. But how you handle them really matters. We know that it’s tempting to purchase a drain cleaning chemical that you pour into a drain, let it sit, and then rinse it away. But these chemicals are doing more harm than good for your home.
Yes, they are breaking down clogs in the short term. However, the chemicals are leaving behind a residue that coats your pipes and makes clogs even more likely in the future. Plus, these drain cleaning chemicals can break down the majority of a clog, but leave enough tiny particles behind that the clog can form again soon.
Protect Your Drains
You can get ahead of clogs by protecting your drains instead of letting miscellaneous items rinse down with water. Most hardware stores sell mesh drain covers of various sizes. You can find ones that fit your household drains and keep them covered at all times. When the drain covers get full, simply wipe them down, throw the debris in the trash, and put the mesh drain covers back in place again.
This can prevent things like hair, soap, and food from going down your drains. Even just a small piece of toilet paper or tissue can have a big impact on your drains. These items can stick to the side of pipes and then collect further debris until a tough clog forms slowly over weeks and months.
Invest in Professional Care
Aside from care steps of your own, it’s also important to engage our team for preventative care. Don’t wait to call us until a major plumbing problem is at your doorstep. Instead, schedule preventative maintenance so that we can check out your drains and other plumbing fixtures consistently each year.
This is the best way to stay ahead of major plumbing problems. We can break down clogs before they begin to impact how well your sinks and tubs are draining. We can tighten down your faucets and make sure that everything is working the way it should.
Contact Potter Heating Cooling & Plumbing today to schedule your drain cleaning services. Our team is here to help with all of your heating and air conditioning needs.