Burst pipes, flooded basements, water leaks – the list of plumbing emergencies can get pretty lengthy in the Long Island areas of Nassau County and Suffolk County as well as Brooklyn and Queens. These plumbing problems can occur without notice and cause homeowners and property managers a lot of grief. There are some plumbing emergencies that only a 24-hour emergency plumbing service is skilled enough to deal with. However, there are also some that could easily be avoided by practicing these 5 preventative maintenance tips.
- A quarter cup of baking soda poured down the drain can work wonders – baking soda costs considerably less than caustic, toxic drain openers. Pour 1/4 cup down your drains every month to keep water flowing smoothly through your pipes.
- Drain screens can help prevent problems – these are made from metal or plastic and will prevent bits of food, hair, and small items from going down the drain. Plus they cost a lot less than emergency plumbing repairs.
- NEVER pour cooking grease down the drain – as the grease cools, it hardens in your pipes and can cause more serious problems.
- Prevent leaks by preserving your faucet washers – when you turn your faucets off, don’t do it forcefully to stop the flow of water. It doesn’t take that much force to turn your water off and those washers will last a lot longer.
- Use hose screens in your washing machine hoses – these prevent the hoses from getting clogged with debris and hair as well as the pumps and valves of the washing machine.
It’s a well-known fact that the majority of the plumbing emergencies experienced by the average homeowner could be avoided by practicing some simple preventative care and maintenance tips like the ones listed above. However, there are some plumbing emergencies that arise without warning and require the services of an emergency 24-hour plumber. When you have a plumbing emergency, you are going to need the experience and skill of a seasoned plumber who provides honest and reputable service.
As the premier plumbing emergency service of Long Island, Plumbing Emergency Rescue serves customers throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties as well as Brooklyn and Queens. We serve commercial customers as well as residential ones and offer a number of plumbing services that you can trust. For free DIY advice, estimates, and related emergency plumbing information, please contact our company and speak with one of our representatives.