Boiling Water Down Drain !new! -

But in that single, satisfying pour, have you performed a clever act of home maintenance or committed a quiet act of plumbing sabotage? The answer, like most things in home care, is a complicated, nuanced, and material-dependent “it depends.”

If user attempts to pour boiling water and the drain temperature sensor (optional hardware) exceeds at the trap: boiling water down drain

| | Don't | | :--- | :--- | | Do pour slowly to allow pipes to adjust to the heat. | Don't pour boiling water into a toilet bowl (it can crack the porcelain). | | Do use this method on bathroom sinks to dissolve soap scum and hair gel. | Don't use boiling water if you have a "bucket trap" under your sink (rare, but the heat can ruin the seal). | | Do use a sink strainer afterward to prevent future clogs. | Don't rely on boiling water for deep blockages; if the water doesn't go down, call a plumber. | But in that single, satisfying pour, have you

Turn on the cold water faucet at full blast before and during the time you are pouring the hot water down the drain. This dilutes the temperature instantly, protecting your PVC pipes. | | Do use this method on bathroom