Grease is the silent killer of kitchen drains. It goes down as liquid and hardens into a solid plug inside the pipes. Here is what Tempe homeowners need to know.
What happens down the pipe
Hot grease flows easily, but it cools and solidifies once it hits the pipe. Each pour adds a layer, and before long the line is a narrowed, greasy tube that catches every other scrap.
The foods that cause it
Bacon fat, frying oil, butter, and even creamy sauces carry grease. Pouring hot water after them helps a little, but it does not stop the buildup.
Dispose of it right
Let grease cool, then scrape it into a can or jar and throw it in the trash. Wipe pans with a paper towel before washing. In Maricopa County, keeping grease out of the sewer protects everyone.
The fix for a greasy line
A slow kitchen drain that keeps returning usually needs hydro jetting to scour the grease off the pipe walls. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters A pro can camera the line and show you the buildup.
Keep the grease out
The cheapest fix is the one you do at the sink. Call 888-217-3585 and Tempe Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Tempe pro if the line is already coated.
Plumbing in Tempe: what to know
In Tempe, hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Maricopa County — from Guadalupe, Chandler and Paradise Valley to ZIP codes like 85282, 85283, 85281 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in Tempe?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Tempe Home Plumbing Co will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Tempe.