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Don't Let Holidrains Ruin Your Celebrations

More guests. More cooking. More dishes. The holidays put your drains through the ultimate stress test. Don't let clogged drains ruin your celebrations—we're here to help!

What Are Holidrains?

Stop Holidrains Before They Start

Holidrains are clogged or slow-moving drains caused by increased holiday cooking, hosting, and celebration. One backed-up sink can turn holiday cheer into holiday chaos.

The good news? They're preventable! With proper care and preventive maintenance, your drains will flow smoothly all season long.

Common Holiday Drain Problems:

  • Kitchen sinks that won't drain
  • Gurgling garbage disposals
  • Bathroom backups with multiple guests
  • Foul odors from drain lines

Schedule your pre-holiday drain inspection today and enjoy worry-free celebrations.

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Top 4 Holidrain Causes

How Holidrains Happen

Never pour grease down the drain—even with hot water running.

Instead: Let it cool in a container and throw it away.

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Turkey bones, potato peels, and fibrous vegetables wreak havoc on your disposal.

Disposal Don'ts:

  • Bones, fat, or skin
  • Potato peels
  • Celery & asparagus
  • Coffee grounds
  • Pasta & rice

Read our Thanksgiving disposal tips

Extra showers mean extra hair and soap buildup.

Prevention:

  • Clean drain stoppers before guests arrive
  • Use drain catchers
  • Remind guests: only toilet paper goes down the toilet

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Multiple drains backing up? It could be your main sewer line.

Warning signs:

  • Gurgling toilets
  • Water backing up in unexpected places
  • Sewage smells

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Emergencies Don't Wait

Already experiencing slow drains? Don't wait for them to become holidrains! The problem only gets worse with holiday use.


We're available 24/7 for drain emergencies—even on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.



Our experienced technicians can clear your drains quickly so you can get back to celebrating.

Would you like more information?

Call us today to set up your appointment!

Complete Holiday Plumbing Solutions

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Hot Jetter Service


High-pressure cleaning blasts away grease and stubborn clogs.

Hot Jetter Service
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Water Heater Service


Ensure hot water for all your holiday guests.

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5 Quick Tips to Avoid Holidrains

  1. Never Pour Grease Down Drains Let it cool and throw it away
  2. Scrape Plates First Food scraps go in the trash, not the sink
  3. Run Cold Water with Disposal Cold water solidifies fats so they can be chopped
  4. Use Sink Strainers Catch food particles during cooking
  5. Schedule Pre-Holiday Inspection Prevent problems before they start
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Call Us Today to Schedule Your Appointment!

Emergencies don't wait—and neither should you.

Plumbing emergencies are covered 24/7, and preventive services are scheduled promptly to keep your home running smoothly.
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From our family to yours: Happy Holidays!

We're grateful to serve Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden, Blaine, and all of Whatcom County. Don't let holidrains dampen your holiday spirit—we're here to help!
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