The holidays are an excellent time to reunite with friends and family, but if your home is the gathering place of choice, you could be in for some trouble. From clogged drains to low water pressure, a plumbing emergency can quickly disrupt your festive gathering. Below, learn about some issues to watch for this holiday season.

What Plumbing Issues Arise Over the Holidays?

1. Clogged Toilet

If your plumbing already has debris gathering in the pipes, the extra use your toilet receives over the holidays can lead to an untimely clog. Have a plunger on hand to remove small obstructions, and prepare your toilet for additional use by flushing it with a mixture of boiling water and white vinegar. This can loosen and dissolve clog-causing gunk in the pipes.

2. Garbage Disposal Malfunction

The holidays often involve a lot of food prep, and the extra strain on your garbage disposal could make it stop working. The best way to prevent clogs is to limit what goes down the drain. For example, potato peels, citrus rinds, and coffee grounds belong in the trash. If you're experiencing a clog and you hear a humming sound when you flip the switch, it means the unit is jammed. If it doesn't make any noise, you have an electrical failure that needs professional attention.

3. Low Water Pressure

Low water pressure can impact every aspect of your holiday, from showers to cooking and dishwashing. There can be multiple causes of this issue. For example, if your shutoff valve is partially shut, it may be limiting water flow. On the other hand, if your home is equipped with a pressure regulator, it may suddenly reduce water pressure. Lastly, old galvanized piping may scale inside, restricting how much water can flow through the pipes.

Keep your holiday hassle-free with a plumbing inspection from RooterOne in Port Saint Lucie, FL. For nearly 30 years, they’ve been cleaning drains, repairing water heaters, and replacing fixtures from Melbourne to Palm Beach. Visit their website to learn more about their services, or call (877) 500-0046 to schedule 24-hour emergency repairs.