Sometimes one mistake can lead to the biggest of problems.
A busy night in the kitchen making a large pot of chili and spaghetti sauce, for example, can create a lot of grease. On the busiest of nights like this you might make the mistake of grease disposal that can cause a major problem. With a large can full of grease sitting beside the sink, you may have intended to let the grease first cool, then harden. Accidentally spieling that grease into the disposal side of the sink, you cannot stop the mess running down the drain. Even with running hot water full blast, the grease clogs the disposal, a leak bursts below the sink, and you find yourself dealing with a mess instead of tasting the results of your efforts.
Grease disposal is often better in the garbage can, rather than the garbage disposal. Mistakes happen, however, and cooks can find themselves with a clean up mess that is much longer than the cooking itself. It is at these grease disposal disasters when it might be in your best interest to call in an emergency plumber. Risking an even bigger problem, a professional plumbing expert can help deal with some problems before they become disasters.
Home Owners Are Often Advised to Hire Professional Contractors
Although there are some tasks around the house that many home owners feel that they can confidently handle on their own, anything to do with electricity or water is better left to the professionals. From a septic tank pump out to repairing a cooking grease disposal gone wrong, professional plumbers are worth the investment. One small problem can quickly lead to a much bigger problem that can not only lead to a more expensive repair, but also a damage to the other parts of the house. Fortunately, local plumbers can help property owners get control of a problem before it becomes a bigger issue.
In addition to working with a professional when it comes to any plumbing problem, it is also important to work with a licensed electrician when you need any new wiring in a home or business. Electrical work can add to the efficiency of a home, but it can also cause a dangerous situation if things are not carefully completed. The bottom line is, if you want to add value to your home you want to have a licensed contractor complete all of the work that is done in your home. The extra permits and inspections cost more money, but they are important. For most home owners, the purchase of a house is a big investment. In fact, it is often the biggest investment most of us will ever make. Doesn’t it make sense then to make the best decisions when it comes to repairs or additions?
Consider this list of facts about the many times when working with a professional is a great decision:
- Toilets account for 25% to 30% of household water use, so it is important to select the most efficient models that you can afford.
- Current research indicates that there are approximately 27 million low flush toilets installed in the U.S. This is good news because these low flush toilets use a mere 1.3 gallons per flush.
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that the average household will save as much as $90 a year with a low flush toilet.
- With proper use, a garbage disposal can keep this machine running smoothly for as long as 10 years.
- Grease, fat, and oil buildups cause nearly 47% of the up to 36,000 sewer overflows that happen every year in the U.S.
- The average indoor water use in a typical single family home is approximately 70 gallons an individual, an day.
We all make mistakes, but when those mistakes are in our homes and involve water, the smallest of problems can get out of control quickly. When you face a repair problem in your home, or when you are planning a remodel or an addition, do not make the mistake of doing this work yourself. An investment in a professional is an investment in the ultimate value of your home. Professional plumbing and electrical services are always a great decision.
