Suffolk Plumbers Find Clogged Drains & Toilets Due to Homeowner Errors
Many Suffolk County plumbers get calls of a clogged sewer, toilet or drain and have frantic callers on the phone. These incidents are sometimes at the worst times and in many cases due to errors on the homeowner’s part. But many homeowners have come face-to-face with either a clogged toilet or drain at one time or another. Reports state that up to one in five Americans deal with a clogged up toilet with 3/4 of them having difficulty with clearing it themselves.
So how does one avoid the need for a Suffolk County plumber which could cost a bit of money as it is quite pricey on Long Island. According to a survey commissioned by the Scott® Clog Clinic, an authority on common-sense solutions for avoiding stopped-up toilets, found that if a few proper steps are taken, consumers can avoid most clogs.
As part of its survey of toilet blockages, the Clog Clinic found that:
• Going down the drain. Twelve percent of people have dropped a toy ball down the pipes, while 6 percent have flushed a fish.
• Who did it? Thirty-seven percent of respondents maintain that no one takes responsibility for clogging the toilet in their home.
• Away from home. As for public restrooms, 30 percent say they have experienced a clog in a restaurant, 24 percent at work, 22 percent while at someone else’s home other than in-laws, 14 percent while visiting in-laws, 12 percent during holidays at their home, 11 percent while entertaining guests at home and 2 percent on a date.
• Take the plunge. To unclog a blocked toilet, 87 percent of consumers use a plunger to free the pipes (and 92 percent own one).
• Only you can prevent clogs. Forty-five percent “completely agree” that they can prevent toilet clogs by using a septic-safe toilet paper.
Which people are most susceptible to clogs? Suffolk County plumbers say those who have older homes, septic-tank systems, low-flow toilets, and boat/ RV are sure to have more issues of clogging than newer homes. The best prevention is using the proper toilet tissue and watching the items flushed down the drain and toilet.
