Christmas is normally the time of year we get together with friends and family to celebrate and catch up. Unfortunately most of us are unable to do that this year, but we still want to make sure your Christmas is as great as it can be. Winter and Christmas can often cause quite a few problems for our drains, with the cold weather, fatty foods and heavy rain and snowfall. To help make sure these things don’t put a stop to your problems, Metro Rod Deeside are staying open 24/7.
Here are some of the common problems we see around winter and what you can do to prevent them causing you issues.
One of the highlights for many over Christmas is the food that goes along with it, the turkey, roast potatoes and all the trimmings. But these foods tend to produce a lot of fat and grease which if not disposed of correctly can lead to fatbergs and blocked drains. When it comes to the liquid fat and grease you should wait for it solidify and then scrape it into the bin to prevent the blocked drains. In addition by careful not to rinse any food down the sink as this can also lead to blockages. You can use sink catchers to prevent pieces of food being washed down the sink and then dispose of them.
As the temperatures drop this Christmas and into the New Year, the water in your pipes are at risk of freezing. When water freezes it will expand which puts pressure on the pipes and can cause them to crack and rupture. When the ice melts it will start leaking out from the cracks, and in serious cases when the pipes are located inside the property, it could cause structural damage which can be very costly to repair.
Keep your drains and gutters free from leaves and debris to ensure they stay draining properly as this can help prevent flooding. As the weather becomes wetter and windier, there is more chance that debris becomes stuck in your drains which will stop the surface water from draining away. No one wants to have to deal with potential flooding over Christmas, to find out more about how to reduce the chance of flooding check out this guide.
Should you find any problems with your drains, whether it is Christmas Day or New Years you can rest assured that Metro Rod Deeside are just a call away.
Metro Rod Deeside offers services across Deeside and the surrounding areas. Dealing with blocked drains, drain repair, CCTV surveys and septic tank maintenance. We believe in simple things and make sure we follow them through; available 24/7, professional, value for money service during and after the job and peace of mind in the fact that all our engineers are highly trained, DBS checked and fully insured.
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