Hosting for the Holidays? Here’s Your Pre-Guest Plumbing Checklist
With the holiday flurry just around the corner, your East Irvine home has just a few weeks left to become the hosting spot for friends and family through the new year.
You’re breaking out the tablecloths, decor, and seasonal plates. You’ve even enlisted the help of your kids to clean the baseboards and put the pumpkins on the front porch.
Even though you’re busy with all the other aspects of hosting the holidays, don’t forget your plumbing system. Before your drains clog in the middle of dinner, here’s your pre-guest plumbing checklist.
Is Your Plumbing Ready for Holiday Guests?
Just like you’re working overtime to prepare for hosting, your plumbing works overtime during dinners and get-togethers from the extra use in the kitchen and bathroom. Give your plumbing a good pre-work boost so it can take you through the day without any issues.
Bathroom
- Clean drains with an enzymatic cleaner like BioOne
- Inspect your toilet for any leaks or loose fittings
- Have a plunger in the bathroom for easy access
Kitchen
- Clean your garbage disposal of old food scraps
- Check your dishwasher drain for any buildup
- Check for any leaks under the sink
Laundry Room
- Check your washing machine hoses
- Clean your dryer vents
Water Heater
- Check for any leaks or corrosion
- Check your temperature settings
- Get your tank flushed if it’s been a while
We recommend annual plumbing inspections to find any wear and tear and get them fixed before they turn into a real big problem. If you haven’t scheduled your plumbing inspection yet, this is the perfect time to do so.
Celebrate Good Plumbing with Barker and Sons
A mother knows that the best emergency is the one you can prevent. Don’t let a backed-up sink steal the spotlight during dessert. Give Barker and Sons a call before the guests arrive. We’ll handle the pipes so you can handle the pie.
