Down the Drain

A major reason for calling a plumber, around my place anyway, is to unclog the drains. Who knows how half the stuff that ends up in our pipes gets there? Personally, I blame the kids. But if your clogged drains AREN’T the result of Hot Wheels cars or purple-haired troll dolls, then it’s likely just the standard food and grease. A plumber friend told me that a lot of people think that having a dispos-all under the sink is a license to throw entire turkeys down the drain. I think he was exaggerating. But I have been guilty in the past. What are those things for, if not to chop up your food waste and to make a horrible sound? The problem is, judging by that sound, you think they are really powerful, and they usually aren’t. They aren’t rated to chop up some of the stuff we throw in. So do yourself a favor…use the garbage can whenever possible.

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Save Money on a Plumber’s Service Call

When you visit your auto mechanic for a tune up, do you replace half of the spark plugs, or do replace them all? Maybe only one of the six is going bad, but as long as he has the engine taken apart, why not do them all at once? It’s the same with your plumber. If you’re having the problem with a faucet or a toilet or a leak somewhere in the house, take an inventory. Check every faucet, every toilet, every drain, and so on. Then make one call instead of three. It’s a sure way to help you save money on service calls.

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