3 Biggest Plumbing Myths

It’s a myth that many Kingston plumbers have to counter when visiting homes across the region to unblock a grease clog within the property’s sink. While life might seem simpler if this were true, it’s a myth that boiling water can help grease make its way down a home piping system. The clear and unavoidable truth behind this myth is that grease can coat the inside of a piping system and prevent fluid from making its way through. This can lead to significantly blockages that can take time and hundreds of dollars in man hours to remove. Simply disposing of grease within the garbage or within specially designed grease disposal systems can ensure it doesn’t impact home plumbing.

There are fewer quicker ways to clog a toilet than by believing in this pervasive industry myth. The fact is that our current plumbing systems are quite delicate, and require homeowners to consider the paper products they’re flushing. Products such as paper towels and makeup removal wipes are commonly the cause of clogs within a home toilet system, as people continue to believe these items can be easily removed by the toilet. The best way to prevent a toilet from becoming clogged is to check carefully, either with an expert directly or through comprehensive online research whether the product is flushable. This can ensure the toilet achieves peak functionality and helps prevent thousands in plumbing systems repair and replacement costs.

While it might appear easier for homeowners to simply take on repair work by themselves when they encounter an issue such as a leak or a malfunctioning toilet system, the problems caused by this additional DIY work can exacerbate the issue. When trying to fix a problem with their home plumbing system, DIY homeowners might accidentally remove an important part. Or they might believe they’ve fixed a leak only to discover water streaming through their ceiling in the early hours of the morning. It’s imperative that only qualified and licensed plumbers take on plumbing work. This ensures the home structure is secure and those living inside are safe.