Big holiday meals and extra guests can leave your plumbing working overtime. Even after everyone has headed home, your drains, garbage disposal, and bathrooms may still be feeling the effects of heavier use. Grease, food waste, and extra shower traffic can create buildup in the pipes, leading to slowdowns that quickly turn into full clogs if ignored.
Catching issues early can save you from backups, overflows, or emergency service calls.
Signs Your Plumbing May Be Struggling After the Holidays
These are some of the most common symptoms homeowners see in the days following Thanksgiving or any large gathering:
✔ Slow kitchen drains
Grease and food particles from holiday cooking can harden inside the pipes, causing water to drain slowly — a common precursor to a full blockage.
✔ New odors coming from the sink or disposal
Fats, oils, and scraps can coat the inside of the disposal or drain lines. As the buildup sits, it starts to produce unpleasant smells.
✔ Gurgling toilets or drains
This can indicate air trapped in the plumbing system due to developing clogs in the main line or branch lines.
✔ Showers draining slower than usual
More people using the showers means more hair, soap scum, and shampoo residue entering the pipes.
If you notice any of these signs, it’s best to act quickly. Plumberoo can clear the line safely, check the disposal, and make sure everything is running smoothly again — before a minor issue becomes a full blockage or backup.
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