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The holidays are almost here, and there’s more to do than cleaning and tidying up. You also need to get your plumbing and heating system ready for a hospitable, festive experience.
Your local Brooklyn heating and Brooklyn plumbing pros at Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning are here to provide all the services you need! From preventing frozen pipes to keeping your plumbing free from pipes and clogs, here are our expert tips to get your home ready for the holiday season.
Start your holiday prep by safeguarding your plumbing. Here are some preventative steps to take to protect your pipes from freezing temperatures and holiday excess.
Pouring old grease and oil down the sink may seem harmless, but it can quickly build up along the sides of pipes and severely restrict your water flow. Over time, those greasy clogs will catch hair and food scraps and make your clog even worse. Instead, pour the grease in an old jar or metal container to take out with your holiday trash.
Nobody likes standing in a pool of water while they’re taking a shower, but if hair and foreign objects end up in the drain, that’s exactly what can happen. Drain covers are cheap and effective at avoiding messy clogs and keeping your houseguests happy.
There’s a reason why plumbers get more phone calls the day after Thanksgiving than any other day—the garbage disposal has met its match with the leftovers from Thanksgiving dinner. If you’re hosting Christmas, you should also be careful. If your garbage disposal is an older model, there are disposals on the market today that will grind up just about anything. However, garbage disposals are tough, but they can’t handle everything. Avoid difficult-to-grind items, like coffee grinds, eggshells, and banana peels, and be sure not to overload them.
Is your kitchen sink and faucet ready for all that cooking and dishwashing? Did you know that you can purchase a touchless kitchen faucet that will activate and deactivate when your hands come into contact with raw poultry or stuffing? A new faucet and fixtures can do wonders for holiday meal prep. The holiday season is also a good time to consider a dishwasher upgrade to handle all the extra dishes.
Nothing spoils a holiday dinner faster than a mess in the kitchen. A clogged sink can lead to disaster; however, you can prevent them by keeping grease and food scraps out of the sink. Using chemical cleaners too frequently can cause damage to your plumbing. The best bet for dealing with clogs is with professional drain cleaning in Brooklyn to blast through old clogs and refresh your plumbing.
House guests may make for happy holiday memories, but they’re taxing on your plumbing and water heater. You may need to consider servicing your water heater and addressing any minor leaks or slow drains before your guests arrive. With more people using the hot water, flushing the toilets, and using the sinks, smaller issues will compound to become larger ones.
It may be time to consider an upgrade or switching to your water heater. Choosing a tankless water heater can provide nearly unlimited hot water for you and your guests. These devices are more efficient than traditional water heaters and can even reduce energy bills.
If you’re already thinking about remodeling your bathroom, the holidays are the perfect time to show it off. If your bathroom looks dingy or your tub has chips and cracks, what better way to “wow” your guests than to treat them to a whole new bathing experience? The Petri team can help strategize your remodel, new plumbing, install your fixtures, and transform the look and functionality of your bathroom.
Imagine your embarrassment if your guests encounter a non-working bathroom. If your toilet is giving you trouble with normal usage, imagine when it’s subject to heavy use from a house full of guests. We can install a new toilet that you never have to worry about when guests use your restroom.
The team at Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, and Drain Cleaning can completely inspect your plumbing and drains to check for any signs of debris or clogs that may hamper the ability of your plumbing system to keep up with holiday demands. It’s a good idea to have a plumber check all your drains before the onslaught of guests to give you peace of mind that everything is working well.
Now that you have some additional bodies in the house, it would be a shame if your holiday celebrations were ruined because your heating decided this was the perfect time to go out.
Schedule a heating system tune-up with a professional. A maintenance call begins with a system cleaning and a thorough inspection of your entire system from the thermostat to the heat exchanger. It can also alert you to potential problems that could arise during the winter heating season. A good working heater can also help prevent freezing pipes and bursts that flood your kitchen and bathroom.
You should also change the air filter just before your guests arrive. Not only does this help your system run more efficiently, it will also provide your home with cleaner and fresher air. Even if your filter manufacturer only recommends changing it once every three months, you may need to change it more frequently if your heat is running more often.
Whether you live in a new condo or an older townhouse, cracks and gaps in your home are an unfortunate part of life. Fortunately, you can use caulk, draft guards, and drapes to keep out the wind and cold and maximize your heating. Your guests will be warmer, and you’ll notice a difference in your energy bills.
Before the cold weather settles over New York, make sure you have an emergency backup plan. What happens if your heat goes out right when guests are due to arrive and spend a few days? Store Petri’s number in your phone for emergency situations. We’ll come out as soon as possible to restore your heat—or your plumbing!
If something goes wrong, don’t let it ruin your celebration! Contact the holiday heating and plumbing heroes at Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning to schedule a heater tune-up, fix a clogged drain and more. Give us a call today!
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