Gunther Plumbing's Playbook

  Thanksgiving Plumbing Prep: How to Avoid Holiday Disasters Thanksgiving is right around the corner—a time for family, friends, and of course, a delicious feast! But while you're busy perfecting your turkey recipe and setting the table, don’t forget about the one thing that could ruin your holiday: plumbing problems. With the extra cooking, cleaning, and guests, your plumbing will be working overtime. Here’s how to make sure your home is ready to handle the Thanksgiving rush: 1. Be Kind to Your Garbage Disposal Your garbage disposal might seem like it can handle anything, but there are some Thanksgiving no-nos. Avoid putting bones, grease, coffee grounds, potato peels, or fibrous veggies (like celery) down the disposal. These can clog your pipes or damage the disposal blades. Run cold water while it’s on to keep it running smoothly. 2. Don’t Pour Grease Down the Drain After cooking your turkey, it’s tempting to pour grease right down the drain—but don’t! Once it cools, it hardens ...