Super Bowl Sunday is the most popular day of the year for hosting parties — and one of the busiest days for plumbing emergencies. If you’re expecting a crowd at your Murrieta, Temecula, or Menifee home for the big game, here’s what Davis Plumbing and Heating Inc. wants you to know to keep the night running smoothly.

The Big Game Plumbing Challenge

Your home’s plumbing system is designed for your household’s normal usage. Add 20-50 extra guests, and you’re putting that system to a significant test. Multiple simultaneous toilet flushes, heavy sink and dishwasher use, and the notorious “halftime rush” to the bathroom can reveal weaknesses in your plumbing you didn’t know existed.

Before Your Guests Arrive: Quick Plumbing Check

  • Test every toilet — Flush each toilet and watch that it refills properly and doesn’t run continuously. A running toilet can waste 200 gallons per day and may not handle the extra demand.
  • Check bathroom drain flow rates — Run the sink and shower in every guest bathroom. Slow drains will be overwhelmed by multiple uses. Schedule a quick drain cleaning if anything is sluggish.
  • Stock up on plungers — Have a good quality plunger accessible (but discreetly placed) in every bathroom your guests will use.
  • Clear a path to your main shutoff valve — Know where it is and make sure it’s accessible in case of an emergency.

The Toilet Rules: Brief Your Guests

Politely letting guests know not to flush anything other than toilet paper — no paper towels, no napkins, no wipes — can save you a significant plumbing headache. A discreet sign in the bathroom is perfectly acceptable and appreciated by any plumber who doesn’t want to be working on Super Bowl Sunday.

Kitchen Sink: The Grease Problem

Super Bowl parties often involve lots of greasy foods. Remind whoever’s on cleanup duty not to pour cooking grease or fat down the kitchen drain. These are the #1 cause of kitchen drain clogs, and a party’s worth of grease can coat your pipes in ways that cause problems for weeks afterward.

Garbage Disposal Game Plan

Don’t overload the garbage disposal. Run cold water before, during, and after using it, and never put stringy, fibrous, or hard foods (chicken bones, celery, artichoke leaves) down the disposal.

What to Do If Something Goes Wrong

If a drain backs up or a toilet clogs during your party, don’t panic — and don’t let multiple people keep trying to use the affected fixture. Stop use immediately and call Davis Plumbing. We provide emergency plumbing service throughout Riverside County — even on Super Bowl Sunday.

Save our number before the big game: (951) 657-0393. And check out our contact page to schedule any pre-party drain cleaning. Go team!