If you’re having a full house for the holiday, you may want to take some measures to be prepared. More guests means less hot water for the showers; consider switching to a low flow shower head to use less water per shower, preventing your hot water heater from running cold. Also consider purchasing additional plungers (one for the toilet and one for the drains), as no one wants to be the reason the shower or bathroom basin get clogged from extra hair or debris.
This week on You Got This!, we discuss what you can do to put less stress on your plumbing this holiday season. Which also includes not allowing your guests to use your disposal as a means of discarding leftover food. The disposal is really best for small, soft items, at very small amounts. One of the most common calls we get during the holidays is related to a jammed disposal.
The best medicine is prevention, so be prepared for your plumbing to take a bit more wear and tear this season. If you prepare in advance, you should be able to enjoy your company, and focus on grabbing the last slice of pie before your brother-in-law.