Avoid Costly Plumbing Emergencies

When you get right down to it, having a backed-up sink is a good problem to have: It means you’re enjoying the luxury of indoor plumbing. But that might be a small consolation when disaster strikes and you’re faced with calling a plumber for expensive (and urgent) attention.

While there’s no guarantee against drain problems, some of the plumbers we’ve spoken with have some tips for avoiding costly repairs. Here’s how to keep everything but your wallet going down the drain.

1. NEVER POUR GREASE INTO THE SINK.

Professionals say that kitchen sinks are typically where most clogs are found in the home. People tend to pour the fat run-off from cooking down the drain without realizing that the lard will almost certainly stick around,

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