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It\u2019s Christmas day, and the in laws are over for lunch. Everyone\u2019s having a jolly time. But wait, what\u2019s that smell?<\/p>\n
Over the silly season, with more guests and more time at home than usual, it\u2019s easier for your pipes to become overwhelmed. It\u2019s a running joke in the plumbing industry, and here at Nuflow we\u2019ve affectionately dubbed this \u2018The Christmas Overload Phenomenon\u2019.<\/p>\n
We see more emergency jobs over Christmas than any other time of the year \u2013 and having to call the plumber on Christmas is less than ideal, especially if you\u2019re entertaining guests!<\/p>\n
If your pipes are already partially clogged, they can go downhill fast. We\u2019ve put together some of the signs that your pipes might be on the way to becoming blocked, and some tips on how you can avoid a Christmas pipe disaster.<\/p>\n\n
There\u2019s not much worse than a blocked sewer, particularly when you\u2019re hosting over Christmas. The sooner you can spot a pipe blockage, the quicker and more affordably it can be fixed! Here are the top three signs that you have a pipe blockage.<\/p>\n
One of the first warning signs that there\u2019s a drainage problem is a nasty smell in your bathroom, toilet, shower and kitchen sink. If the odour has been lingering for a while, it\u2019s a good idea to get them checked out.<\/p>\n
Does your sink, toilet, shower or bathtub take an age to drain when you pull the plug? This is a sign that there\u2019s a partial blockage somewhere down the line.<\/p>\n
When your drains make a suction or gurgling sound, it means that something is preventing the water from draining easily.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve noticed any of the signs above, read our tips for clearing a blocked drain<\/a> for some DIY ideas to repair pipe blockages.<\/p>\n Sometimes, it\u2019s obvious when you have a pipe problem. But the best way to find out for sure is to send a CCTV drain inspection camera down to see if there\u2019s any damage that isn\u2019t immediately visible. Check out more info on our drain inspection service<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Extra guests in your house means more showers than usual (let\u2019s hope so, in any case). If you have guests staying over the holidays, give your water system a break in between showers. 15 minutes should do the trick!<\/p>\n Don\u2019t flush things down your toilet that don\u2019t belong there. We\u2019ve seen some crackers flushed in our time! (Literally, we\u2019ve seen Christmas crackers flushed down the loo). Keep a bin in your bathroom, and if you\u2019ve got kids with a penchant for flushing things they shouldn\u2019t, consider investing in a child-proof toilet seat clasp.<\/p>\n We love Christmas ham just as much as the next person, but when you\u2019re cleaning the tray, don\u2019t tip it down the sink! The grease can build up and start to trap debris in your pipes, causing blockages. Make sure you also have a sink strainer installed, to catch any last bits of food that might be remaining after you\u2019ve scraped your scraps into the bin.<\/p>\n\n\n3 WAYS TO AVOID A SURPRISE CHRISTMAS VISIT FROM YOUR PLUMBER<\/strong><\/h2>\n
1. GIVE YOUR WATER SYSTEM A BREAK BETWEEN SHOWERS<\/strong><\/h3>\n
2. BIN IT, DON\u2019T FLUSH IT<\/strong><\/h3>\n
3. BE KIND TO YOUR KITCHEN SINK<\/strong><\/h3>\n