Your kitchen is among the most crucial rooms in your home. It is also probably the busiest part of your house, which is especially true if your family enjoys cooking and eating. This means that your kitchen sink is used frequently, thus making it susceptible to damages and leaks among other plumbing problems. To ensure that the operations in your kitchen are running smoothly, you should be able to diagnose common kitchen plumbing problems and know how to avoid them. This will also help you to determine when it’s time to contact us if needed.
Clogged Drains
The most common kitchen plumbing problems are clogged drains. This is attributable to the fact that most people use their drain as a garbage disposal by rinsing huge chunks of food and grease off their dishes, and consequently sending them down the drain. This leads to the ultimate accumulation of garbage, eventually clogging your drain. Prevent these problems from occurring by being conscious of the material going into your drains. Even if you have a garbage disposal, avoid placing large amount of food and grease down the drains.
While your first reaction may be to use a drain cleaner, you should note that this is not always the best solution. It is safer to clear your drain using a pipe snake. In the event that this proves ineffective, you should probably call us the pipes may need to be removed and cleaned thoroughly.
Leaky Faucets
Another common problem is leaky faucets. Dripping faucets could lead to substantial water wastage, forcing you to pay elevated water bills. It is therefore imperative that you have the source of the leaky faucets replaced, a job that you can easily accomplish if you are sufficiently handy and familiar with plumbing fixtures. However, fixing this problem yourself could lead to bigger and more costly to fix problems; we are only an easy phone call away.
Garbage Disposal Problems
You could also experience problems with your garbage disposal. While it is advisable to dump waste down the disposal rather than to the regular drain, it could also develop issues and stop working. You should refrain from putting your hands into garbage disposal in a bid to free an obstruction; call a professional and allow us to correct the issue quickly.
While most of the aforementioned kitchen plumbing problems are often nothing more than an inconvenience, they could lead to bigger problems if you fail to fix them in time. The appliances and fixtures used in kitchen plumbing are becoming more complex and elaborate every day. Installing new kitchen plumbing entails more than just installing a new sink; it may include fixing extra faucets and features. It is therefore recommended to leave the plumbing work of a modern kitchen to a professional plumber. We have years of experience and countless happy customers to ease your mind when making the call. Our team will provide you polite and prompt service at honest fair prices!
