With the holiday season upon us, your home is for some serious and heavy use. Whether its your kitchen or the downstairs shower, your home will likely be working overtime to keep all your guests happy. In this blog post, we teach you about some basic and easy steps you can take to prevent damage to your home’s infrastructure. Keep on reading to learn more.

Caring for your garbage disposal

Few rooms in your home are as heavily used as your kitchen –– especially if you plan on cooking big deals. More specifically, your garage disposal will likely be doing a lot of heavy lifting, which is why we’re going to share some tips with you.

When it comes to your garbage disposal, you always make sure to run some water when you are grinding something down. Think about it: imagine using a blender without any type of liquid. Not pretty, right? Water can help your garbage disposal break down food residue and ease the grinding process.

Another related tip is that you should avoid using hot water, for it keeps fats congealed and solid inside the garbage disposal. Instead, use cold water since it can help break down your food and make the process easier for your sink equipment.

The last order of business is an obvious one. While it is tempting to throw almost anything down the garbage disposal, you should avoid dispensing with bones and other hard items. The blades in your sink are not very strong, after all, and they could be easily broken or jammed.

Caring for your water heater

If you plan on having guests this season, you want to make sure you have adequate hot water. The last thing a guest wants is to shower in a freezing shower –– that’s certainly one way to kill the holiday spirit.

Like every appliance, water heaters can break or wear down with time. In fact, it is recommended that you replace or upkeep your water heater once every ten years. You can tell it’s time for a replacement if you hear funny rumbling sounds or if you notice the water is just not as warm as it used to be. In some cases, you might even have a water leak pooling around the heater.

Who do you call?

If you live in the Pomona area, you want to make sure to call Preferred Plumbing & Rooter Services. They are one of the most trustworthy, reliable plumbers in town with knowledge on just about every plumbing issue. And their prices are great, too. Make sure to give them a call today: (877) 298-8105.