Nobody wants an emergency during the holiday season. Even worse if it occurs when you have guests visiting your home. And one of the most dreadful kinds of emergencies to have in that situation is a plumbing emergency. When you have family or friends staying with you, it’s awful if the shower or sink drain is blocked!
Plumbing emergencies like these can almost always be avoided completely. Yes, that’s right. We’re telling you that you shouldn’t have to worry about having problems like this fixed. Plumbing disasters can be prevented with routine maintenance, and it’s ideal to have it done this time of year, before the holidays. Here’s how it works.
Water heaters are designed for durability, but they also do a tremendous amount of work in homes around the year. Compare the water heater in your house to the heating system you use to stay warm. You only run the heater during the cold months of the year, and it gets a long summer vacation. Your water heater, on the other hand, works almost every day. All that wear and tear takes a toll, and at some point you’ll confront a water heater that’s on the way out. At what point do you know it’s time to stop repairing your water heater and get a new one?
We’re not implying that you would ever purchase drain cleaners as a gift for someone, no matter the holiday! No, what we want to get across to you today is that you can give yourself that gift of a fully-working plumbing system in great shape … by avoiding store-bought drain cleaners.