Introduction

Plumbing in your kitchen operates continuously and handles a tremendous amount of Water and Food waste. Putting harmful substances into your drains can cause serious problems such as clogs, nasty smells and costlier repair bills.

Fortunately, by establishing some very basic habits in regards to what you put down the Drain and performing regular plumbing maintenance, there is little chance that your kitchen will develop problems. The professionals at AC Plumbing Construction provide Drain cleaning services, plumbing repairs, and regular maintenance to homeowners all across San Diego.

Why regular kitchen plumbing maintenance is necessary

The kitchen area is perhaps the most active in any house. Due to its use, the plumbing system faces daily stress. In time, grease and Food debris can collect within the pipes of your plumbing system. Although grease and Food debris may appear harmless, in time, these materials can limit Water circulation. Grease and Food debris also contribute to developing difficult clogs. A damaged plumbing system can also develop from excessive buildup of grease and Food debris.

By implementing regular plumbing maintenance and practicing proper Drain habits, homeowners can maintain a functioning plumbing system which minimizes the likelihood of repairing costly plumbing systems.

Do not pour grease down the Drain

Grease is perhaps one of the leading causes of clogged kitchen drains.

Hot grease flows freely through the sink; however, once cooled, grease solidifies inside the pipes. In time, the accumulated grease solidifies and absorbs Food particles and develops difficult clogs.

To prevent problems and allow free flowing drains in your kitchen:

Let grease cool.
Place grease in a disposable container.
Discard the container in the trash.

By preventing the accumulation of grease inside your plumbing system, you are helping to eliminate potential problems associated with clogged drains.

Prevent coffee grounds from entering your sink

Homeowners commonly think coffee grounds are safe to pour down the sink. Regrettably, they do not break apart as they travel down the pipe. Instead, they collect inside the pipes as you continue to use your plumbing system.

Coffee grounds combined with grease and Food debris form dense clogs in your plumbing system.

In order to prevent creating additional clogs in your kitchen plumbing system:

Dispose of coffee grounds in trash or compost them whenever possible.

Do not put egg shells down the garbage disposal

While garbage disposals are designed to crush and dispose of many types of Food waste, including egg shells, should not be placed into your garbage disposal.

Eggshell fragments remain within the Drain while the thin membrane wraps itself around the internal workings of the disposal unit. This ultimately leads to premature failure of your garbage disposal.

Dispose of eggshells in your trash or compost bin to minimize unnecessary pressure on your kitchen plumbing system.

Properly dispose of cooked pasta and rice

Cooked pasta and rice absorb Water after being cooked. As a result, they expand inside your plumbing system. Even small quantities can produce significant clogs over time.

To minimize potential clogs:

Remove excess pasta and rice from dishes prior to washing.

Food waste should never enter your drains

Large Food waste products should never be fed into your kitchen drains. If you have a garbage disposal installed, it will still be unable to process items such as vegetable peels, fruit rinds, animal bones, and fibrous vegetables. Both of these categories will either clog your drains or jam your disposal blades.

Prior to placing dishes in your sink:

Remove Food residue from plates.
Compost when feasible.
Only rinse small Food particles into the disposal.

Implementing these simple practices helps to protect your plumbing system and reduces the frequency of requiring Drain cleaning services.

Perform regular kitchen plumbing maintenance

Regardless of whether you practice “good habits” regarding what goes down your Drain, it is recommended to regularly inspect and perform maintenance on your kitchen plumbing system. The professional maintenance provided includes:

Inspecting your Drain lines.
Cleaning your Drain lines.
Detecting Leaks.
Examining your garbage disposal.
Assessing your piping.

Regular service enables plumbers to identify and correct minor problems before they escalate into more severe problems. At AC Plumbing Construction, we recommend performing regular preventative maintenance to assist homeowners in avoiding emergency plumbing situations and maintaining smooth operation of their kitchen plumbing systems.

Warning signs that your kitchen plumbing system requires service

Identifying problems with your plumbing system early will help to minimize extensive repairs. Watch for these warning signs:

Slowing draining sinks.
Gurgling sounds emanating from your Drain.
Unpleasant odors coming from your Drain.
Clogging frequently.
Backups of Water into your sink.
Leaks under your sink.

Should you experience any of the above symptoms, immediately contact a qualified plumber to address the issue before it becomes worse.

Why hire AC Plumbing Construction?

At AC Plumbing Construction, we recognize the importance of having a reliable kitchen plumbing system for you to operate each day. Our knowledgeable staff provides prompt Drain cleaning service, leak detection service, plumbing repair service and regular preventative maintenance throughout San Diego.

Whether you have a clogged kitchen Drain or wish to implement practices that will prevent future problems, our goal is to provide honest service and quality plumbing solutions that will last for years to come.

Conclusion

You can begin protecting your kitchen plumbing today by establishing good habits for the things you routinely discard. Simply refrain from putting greasy residues, coffee grounds, eggshells, pasta/rice mixtures, or large chunks of Food down your drains. By doing so, you will significantly lower the chances of developing clogged drains and require less frequent/less costly plumbing repairs.

Additionally, when combining these simple practices with regular maintenance performed by professional plumbers (such as inspections), you will ensure that your plumbing system remains operational for many years to come.

For assistance in maintaining your kitchen plumbing system call upon the experts at AC Plumbing Construction. Call us now to arrange for a plumbing inspection or Drain cleaning service.