Make Sure the Plumbing Is Ready for Independence Day Festivities

Throw the Best Parties With These 3 Tips

Most holidays involve a spirited get-together with friends and family, but that is never more true than on Independence Day. More foods like burgers and hot dogs are served on the 4th of July than any other time of the year. That means people are coming together and firing up the grill to celebrate the nation's birthday. Couple a huge meal with pyrotechnics, and it's a recipe for a guaranteed good time. 

Holiday parties can put unprecedented demands on a home's plumbing. This year, for homeowners planning a 4th of July blowout, take a moment to read up and check into these suggestions made by local Johnson City plumbers. After all, the parties should be blowouts, not sewer clogs!

Check the Garbage Disposal

With all the food cooked on Independence Day, kitchen sinks can take the brunt of the load that comes from holiday meal prep. As meal scraps find their way into kitchen sinks, the drains can begin to clog. For homes that have a functioning garbage disposal, this isn't a problem. 

Installing garbage disposal or repairing the one already in place can mean the difference between a party that goes off without a hitch and a holiday disaster. When cleaning up from a holiday party, always make sure to use hot water and dish soap when rinsing off dishes. Also, remember to run the garbage disposal as food debris is flushed down the sink. Following these simple steps can keep food from fouling up the inside of drain pipes. 

Inspect the Gas Lines

Gas lines are common around the house. Anywhere there is a furnace, stove, water heater, or gas dryer, there is the piping that delivers gas to the appliance. Natural gas is an explosive and flammable substance that can be dangerous if not dealt with properly. Over time, the piping that handles natural gas can become subject to leaks that can have dangerous consequences. 

Before inviting guests over to pop firecrackers, take a moment to look for gas leaks around the house. Check for these signs that indicate gas leaks:

• Sulfur odor from an unknown source
• Dead vegetation in the lawn or dead houseplants
• Chronic headaches in people that live in the home
• High gas bills
• Hissing noises
• Poor performance from gas appliances

Homeowners should have any deficiencies repaired immediately since any gas leak is dangerous. 

Make Sure Bathroom Plumbing Is Ready

Whether parties are hosted outside or indoors, there will still be traffic to the bathroom when guests are around. Before inviting friends and family over, make sure the bathroom plumbing is ready for the demand of having extra users. Check things like:

• Toilets that may clog
• Slow sink drains
• Leaks in the tub or sink faucets
• Cracks in the toilet or a toilet that wobbles

Repairing problems early will prevent party fouls from happening in the bathroom. Professional plumbers can help inspect all of these things, or a quick inspection by the homeowner can yield valuable information. By looking for problems before they occur, everyone can focus on having a fun and safe time this Independence Day. 

About Marc Francis Plumbing

The friendly plumbers at Marc Francis Plumbing have been helping Johnson City, TN throw the best parties for over 25 years. Quality workmanship reassures their customers that they are truly solving problems, not just making a quick fix. Their technicians are always on call for emergency plumbing help. 

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