Turkey Day Plumbing Clogs

During this time of year with all the planning and having guests visit, it can be very stressful. The goal is for everyone to have the best holiday they can.

One way for this, is to be sure everyone has their disposals and toilets working properly before they have family and friends come visit. Both of these areas of the home can be abused and used a lot more than normal days. 

We are here to help people prepare for a stress free holiday with no turkey clogs in their garbage disposal. Guests will be embarrassed if they get stuck in a bathroom with a toilet clog. Be sure the toilet is flushing properly and is in very good condition BEFORE guests arrive, to better the chances of everyone having a happy day.

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is located valley-wide, open 24/7, even during the holidays. Just in case anyone needs us to make their holiday go a little bit smoother. Everyone at Benjamin Franklin Plumbing wishes you and your family a happy holiday, ENJOY!

Helpful Thanksgiving / Holiday Tips

1. Don't put potato or carrot skins down the disposal, use the trash
   instead.
   
   
2. Don't put turkey bones or skin down the disposal, use the trash
   instead.
   
   
3. Don't put grease down any drains, instead collect it in a dish and dump it in the trash.
   
   
4. Run the disposal in between small amounts of food dumped down the drain to be sure it clears before more is collected. 
   
   
5. If the disposal turns off, it may be over heated. Let it rest and then press the button under the disposal to see if that will start it running again.
   
   
6. Be sure your disposal is in good working condition BEFORE the holiday. Especially if you plan to use it a lot.  (Pre-Thanksgiving Disposal/Toilet Service - Special Offer)
   
   
7. You can sharpen the blades of your disposal by putting a cup of ice in it and chop it up all at once, if your disposal is in good condition.
   
   
8. How to un-clog your sink - If the sink gets clogged, don't put more products down the drain, even drain cleaners, most of them, will not clear food clogs, but can make the clog harder to clear or burn someone. Instead, use a clean plunger and make a strong suction, fill the sink with warm water, pump the plunger with small pump's without breaking the seal at the disposal, then when the pressure has been built up in the drain, pull the plunger off the disposal seam, this should create a vacuum to push the clog through with the water in the sink.
   
   
9. Before the holidays and guests come to visit, be sure the toilet is flushing properly and in good, working condition.
   
   
10. In your heavy traffic guest bathroom(s) supply single ply toilet paper to reduce the chances of toilet clogs.
    
    
11. Be sure guests do not flush anything foreign down the toilet to avoid clogs.
    

Remember, if you have a plumbing emergency, you can call us anytime, 24/7, valley-wide, even on the holidays!  (866) 867-5309 or contact us online if it isn't an emergency!