What Regular Maintenance Should I Do Before the Holidays?

The holiday season is often a time of immense joy, with family gatherings, dinner parties, and festive decorations. However, issues may arise with all these extra loads on your home’s systems, particularly the plumbing. As an experienced service provider, S.W.A.T. Plumbing LLC is here to offer sound advice on the regular maintenance that should be completed before the holidays to ensure a smoothly running household.

Inspect Your Plumbing

You can start with a keen inspection of your house. This means you should check for any signs of leaks, slow drains, or low water pressure. It’s essential to remedy these issues before they escalate into costly repairs, especially during the holiday season when emergency services can be an unwanted interruption. A small drip can rapidly become a heavy leak, causing more extensive damage and waste. Be sure to check under sinks and around appliances for any signs of small leaks or puddles. If you notice any issues, don’t hesitate to contact professionals like S.W.A.T. Plumbing LLC for an inspection and repair service.

Clean the Drains

Food prep and holiday cooking can strain your garbage disposal and kitchen sink drains. Trapped food bits can lead to clogs and unpleasant odors if not addressed promptly. For preventative maintenance, consider a thorough cleaning of your drains. Use an eco-friendly cleaner or a simple home vinegar and baking soda solution. Remember to avoid harsh chemicals as they may damage your pipes. Alternatively, you can opt for professional drain cleaning services such as those offered by S.W.A.T. Plumbing LLC, particularly if your drains have a history of clogging.

Examine the Water Heater

With house guests and colder temperatures, the holiday season often demands your water heater more. Before the holidays, ensure your water heater is inspected and in good shape to meet the additional load. Check for any signs of rusting, leaks, or inconsistent heating. Remember, the average lifespan of most water heaters is around 10 to 13 years, so if yours falls within this range or beyond, it may be time for a replacement. S.W.A.T. Plumbing LLC offers water heater inspection, repair, and replacement services tailored to your unique household needs.

Inspect the Garbage Disposal

The garbage disposal is another often overlooked but important area to check. Many holiday foods, from fats and oils to fibrous veggies like celery and potato peels, can create problems for your disposal. Please be careful about what’s going down your drain to prevent breakdowns. A good maintenance tip is to run cold water through the disposal before and after you use it, which can help flush any remaining debris.

Prepare for the Unexpected

We always recommend using a maintenance plan that prepares you for unexpected plumbing issues. Whether it’s a burst pipe due to freezing temperatures or a dysfunction in the water heater, having a plan in place gives you peace of mind. S.W.A.T. Plumbing LLC is committed to offering maintenance plans customized to your needs, regular inspections, rapid emergency responses, and efficient solutions to ensure your plumbing system is in good shape to handle the holiday festivities.

Putting up holiday decorations may be more glamorous than maintaining your home’s plumbing system. Still, ensuring a comfortable, festive season free of avoidable emergencies is crucial. Regular inspection, cleaning, and minor repairs can prevent more significant problems from developing inconveniently. Remember, you can always count on S.W.A.T. Plumbing LLC for top-tier professional help with preventative maintenance services and emergency repairs. Here’s to a holiday season that flows as smoothly as your well-maintained plumbing systems! Contact us today for your plumbing needs today!

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SWAT Plumbing was great from the start. With our hurry-up and wait culture, it’s easy to think your issue is the only issue. Understanding today’s climate, the timeliness was acceptable due to the holiday. The office support was kind and understanding. Our technician I believe was Hershel and he was professional, patient, respectful, and a problem solver. Our faucet had a leak, and needed to be replaced and after replacing, our water pressure was not there anymore. He diagnosed the problem and fixed it. Thanks for your great service, I would definitely use your services again if need be.

R.B.

Randall provided the service. Located a problem we didn’t have on our work order and fixed it right away. Replaced our garbage disposal with one we were going to install. Very courteous. Definitely recommend.

William McClendon White

Ken the GM is great! Him and his young assistant came out to my home to repair my water heater and kitchen faucet. Ken noticed that the faucet was old and he refused to try to put new parts on an old system so he called it in and received authorization to replace the entire set. Also, it took his assistance less than 5 minuets to replace the busted hose on my water heater. Their service and attention was excellent! Hi highly recommend that you try them the next time you have a plumbing issue!

Derrick Spillman

S.W.A.T. is really great to work with. Clayton is really awesome and is very professional, respectful, proficient, knowledgeable and delivers top quality. He came out to treat our water heater. He took the time to explain the process in detail as well as to give us a very helpful and honest assessment of our system. Thank you S.W.A.T and Clayton!

M.R.

I received great service and support when I scheduled my appointment. Carlos arrived earlier than expected and was very professional and knowledgeable. He provided exceptional customer service. I highly recommend using this company.

Dawn Morgan

I had a bad clog in my kitchen sink. My home warranty company contracted them to come out. They were able to get to me a day earlier than anticipated and got the clog cleared up fast. I would definitely use them again, very professional and quick.

Jermaine Wilson

Rob was punctual and communicated his arrival time . He repaired my main water line break in a short amount of time. Will definitely use again.

Addie Gaitan

Carlos was wonderful to deal with. He quickly diagnosed my issue with my water heater. Also he was able to repair a leaky faucet immediately. Highly recommend them!

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