As a local plumbing and drain company, we wanted to share something that might save a few people from an expensive call.
These are the most common issues we get called for (by far):
1. Clogged drains that were āslow for weeks.ā
People ignore them until they fully back up. Early fix = cheap. Late fix = not.
2. Water heaters failing without warning.
Most last 8ā12 years. After that, itās a gamble. Take care of the one you have. Consider draining your water heater annually.
3. Garbage disposals are getting jammed.
Biggest culprits: grease, eggshells, and fibrous foods. Use a strainer and make sure to clear your garbage disposal often. Avoid putting grease, oil, and fats in your sink. Pasta and rice too, as they expand. Run your disposal with cold water and run for 10-15 seconds after grinding everything out.
4. Small leaks turning into big damage.
Especially under sinks and behind toiletsāpeople donāt notice until itās bad.
5. DIY fixes that made things worse.
This one is more common than youād think.
If you catch most of these early, you can avoid a service call entirely.
Curiousāwhatās the most expensive plumbing issue youāve had?