Gunther Plumbing's Playbook

  Preparing Your Home’s Plumbing for the Holiday Season The holiday season is full of warmth, family, and celebration—but it can also bring unique challenges for your home’s plumbing. At Gunther Plumbing, we want to ensure your holidays go off without a hitch. Here’s a guide to prepare your home’s plumbing for the busiest time of year. 1.  Be Kind to Your Kitchen Sink Holiday feasts mean more cooking, cleaning, and potential for clogged drains. Avoid pouring grease, oils, or starchy foods like potato peels down the drain. These can build up and lead to blockages. Tip:  Use a drain strainer to catch food particles and scrape plates into the trash before rinsing. 2.  Check Your Water Heater With guests in the house, hot water demand skyrockets. Make sure your water heater is up to the challenge by checking for signs of wear, like inconsistent water temperature or leaks. Tip:  Consider flushing the tank if it hasn’t been done in a year. This removes sediment buildu...