Common Summer Plumbing Issues To Watch Out For
While plumbing issues might likely aren’t the first thing you think about when considering things most likely to go wrong with your home this summer, you might be surprised to find out just how common some plumbing issues can be during the summer, and being aware of what these issues are, and being on guard against them, is extremely important for the overall safety of your home. As a responsible homeowner, you want to do everything in your power to keep your home in the best shape possible, and taking the time this summer to ensure that your home is adequately protected against these common plumbing issues can be a big step in that direction. To ensure you have a better understanding of what some of these issues are, and what you can around your home to prevent them, our team of professional plumbers have taken the time to put together this short list that we hope you will take the time to read through.
Clogged Disposals
The summer months are the prime time for outdoor cookouts, and if you are one of the many homeowners out there who enjoy hosting these gatherings of family and friends, one of the most important things you can do is to ensure that you and your guests aren’t putting the wrong things down your disposal during the cooking and cleanup process. It is easy to think that your disposal can handle just about anything organic that you go to put down there, but that is actually far from the truth. There are a number of popular summer cookout foods that can cause a lot of damage and lead to serious clogs if they find their way into your disposal, with the most notable of these being corn cobs or husks, fruit rinds, and the like. Additionally, it is important to ensure that everyone in your home knows that leftover meats, fats, and cooking oils belong in the trash, and never down your disposal. When poured down your disposal, these fats and oils tend to congeal, and can lead to serious blockages over time.
Sewer Line Backups
Depending on the general location of your home, it could be more at risk of sewer line backups than other homes, so it is a good idea to get to know where your home is in reference to any particularly troublesome flood zones in the area. With that being said, even if your home isn’t in an area that tends to collect a great deal of moisture, you aren’t exempt from the possibility of encountering a sewer line backup. Any time you have excessive rain in the area, some of that water can sometimes find its way into your sewer lines through cracks or breaches, and if too much is able to get inside, you could find yourself with water backing up into your tubs, sinks, or toilets. Tree roots are another common cause of this issue, as they will sometimes force their way into your cracked or broken pipes in their search for water, and can be particularly troublesome to remove. No matter what the cause might be, if you have water backing up into your home, give your local plumbing professionals a call right away so we can help you get the issue resolved before it gets more serious.
Clogged Toilets
Now that the kids are out of school, it means that they and their friends are likely going to be spending more time around the house, which also means that your bathrooms are going to be seeing more frequent use than they are probably used to. Because of this simple fact, clogged toilets tend to be a more common issue during the summer months, and while many clogs can be taken care of by a plunger and a little bit of effort, there are some clogs that can be so severe that they require professional help in order to get rid of. One of the best ways to prevent this is to make sure that you and your kids are on the same page as to what belongs in the toilet, and what doesn’t, as well as what constitutes a responsible level of toilet paper to use during each visit.
