Plumbing Problems in Cranston & Woonsocket

No one looks forward to facing a plumbing emergency, why is that most of us do very little to prevent them? Hmm, good question, right? Well here’s the answer: by taking small, regular steps, you can prevent problem, let alone emergencies, from happening in the first place.

The kitchen.

• Keep your sink from developing a clog by using the powerhouse natural cleaning duo: baking soda and vinegar. Pour ½ cup of baking soda down the drain, follow it with ½ cup of white vinegar, and then let it “scrub” the inside of your pipes for about 30 minutes. Rinse the mixture down the drain with a gallon or more of boiling hot water. This combination also will help eliminate unpleasant odors.
• Don’t pour grease down the drain. Drain grease into a disposable container and throw it in the garbage.
• Clean the debris catcher in your dishwasher to keep the water draining freely.

The bathroom.

• Clear the drain traps of hair, biofilm, and gunk buildup.
• Make sure that waste matter and toilet paper are the only things being flushed down the toilet.
• If you notice persistent sewage odors, this could indicate that either your toilet isn’t properly sealed or that the vent pipes in your home aren’t doing their job.

The garage, basement, and attic.

• If any of these spaces are non-conditioned, make sure any exposed pipes are fully wrapped with insulation. You may have avoided frozen or busted pipes this past winter, but next year may be different, so prevent the problem before one occurs!
• Since your water heater is usually located in one of these spaces, take a few minutes every month to observe how well it’s functioning. Listen for high-pitched whining, strange popping or clanking noises, and look for water or rust stains around the bottom of the unit.

These and other preventive plumbing steps can spare you a world of trouble. Of course, if you’re reading this a day too later, contact Almeida Plumbing, Heating &Air for fast and reliable plumbing services: all makes, all models.

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