AAA AUGER San Antonio Plumbing Service Shares 3 Proactive Plumbing Tips

San Antonio Plumbing Service, AAA AUGER, encourages you to participate in proactive plumbing. Proactive plumbing will reduce the number of “oh-no” moments people often experience when it comes to plumbing. It focuses on both preventing and locating plumbing problems, before they unexpectedly arise.

As an introduction to proactive plumbing, AAA AUGER recommends three main tips, which are easy to everyone to implement:

1. Prevent clogs before they happen
A quick way to prevent drain clogs involves 4 items you already have in your home: a boiling pan, a pair of oven mitts, a stove and a sink with running water. Fill the boiling pan with water, set it on your stove and to bring to a boil. Once the water is boiling, carefully grab the pan with oven mitts and pour the water down your sink. The hot water will break down grease build up, which often clogs the drain. However, pouring boiling water down a drain is ONLY alright if the drain system is comprised of cast iron, copper, stainless steel or brass.

If you have a drain that needs to be unclogged, don’t wait another minute and call AAA AUGER. We offer 24 hours plumbing services, which can have your drain up and running again soon.

2. Check for leaks routinely
A simple way to check for leaks is to turn off all water sources in your home and look at your water meter. On the water meter, locate a a red or silver and black triangle, called a “leak indicator.” If your leak indicator is rotating, you have a leak. Another great indicator for leaks is your water bill. If your bill is higher than normal, there is a high chance you have a leak.

Often, a slow dripping leak isn’t taken seriously; however, it can waste up to 15 gallons of water a day. If you’re having trouble checking for leaks, call AAA AUGER. Not only will we check for leaks, but we will also fix any leaks that are present.

3. Keep your garbage disposal clean
Cleaning your garbage disposal proactively prevents it from clogging. Furthermore, not cleaning your garbage disposal can cause the blades to deteriorate, which is costly to repair.

To clean your garbage disposal, turn it on and drop in these ingredients:
- Cold water
- Vinegar ice cubes
- Peels from citrus fruits

In addition to keeping your garbage disposal clean, make sure you aren’t putting everything in it. Here are a list of items that you should never put in your garbage disposal:
- Egg shells
- Animal bones
-Grease

Don’t let plumbing problems catch you off guard! Participate in proactive plumbing by implementing these simple tips from San Antonio Plumbing Service, AAA AUGER. If you need help with your plumbing, never hesitate to call AAA AUGER.