If you are faced with a plumbing emergency, and we’re on the way to help, there are some measures you can take before we get there. For one thing, turn off the main water valve to the entire house. This should stop or slow down leaking if that’s the issue. Also, having buckets and towels can be a good way to help the situation while you’re waiting for the plumbers.
If you find that a drain in your home is gurgling, it is typically a blockage of air in the drain, usually caused by a clog of some sort. Removing the clog should fix the problem.
Liquid grease is your drains worst enemy. If you have a pot or pan full of liquid grease, it is best to pour it into a container, such as an old coffee can. Any congealed grease can be wiped down with a paper towel and disposed of once the pan has cooled.
If you are faced with a plumbing emergency, and we’re on the way to help, there are some measures you can take before we get there. For one thing, turn off the main water valve to the entire house, this should stop or slow down leaking if that’s the issue. if you don't know where your main shut off valve is, ask your plumber. Then open all fixtures in the house to empty the water lines as best as possible. Having buckets and towels can be a good way to help the situation while you’re waiting for the plumbers.
Don't use hot water when grinding food waste (although hot water can be drained into disposer between grinding periods). Hot water in the garbage disposer can cause grease to liquefy and accumulate, causing drains to clog.
