{"id":550,"date":"2019-12-23T11:00:26","date_gmt":"2019-12-23T16:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/?p=550"},"modified":"2019-12-23T11:28:10","modified_gmt":"2019-12-23T16:28:10","slug":"problem-with-f-o-g","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/problem-with-f-o-g\/","title":{"rendered":"The Problem with F.O.G."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"263\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/iStock-614856644_685x600-300x263.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/iStock-614856644_685x600-300x263.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/iStock-614856644_685x600.jpg 685w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever had a problem with your plumbing system, then you know how troublesome this type of system can really be for your home. Once you get past the hassle of eliminating a plumbing problem in your home, you want to avoid plumbing problems in the future. You can do so when you have the right information with the professionals on our team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We know that it\u2019s not always easy to find the right <a href=\"\/service-areas\/butler-hvac-plumbing-electrical\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">plumbing in Butler, PA<\/a> and that\u2019s why we take meticulous care to ensure that our professionals are always up to par. If you haven\u2019t already caught on by the title, your biggest problem is typically F.O.G. in your drains. You don\u2019t have to try to avoid these troubles haphazardly. We\u2019ve compiled all the information that you need to know below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s F.O.G.?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So what does this acronym stand for and what is it? The acronym stands for fat, oil, and grease. All these substances are noteworthy enough to become a highly used acronym in the plumbing industry because they\u2019re such an insidious force. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>F.O.G. is such a problem because it\u2019s a substance that quickly catches almost any and everything passing over it. If you have a substantial amount of fat, oil, or grease in your home\u2019s plumbing system, you\u2019re increasing the chances that a clog can form in your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Avoid F.O.G.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So now that we\u2019ve identified what F.O.G. is, let\u2019s get into how you can avoid it. The best advice that we can give you here is just to be mindful. You want to make sure that any fats, oils, or grease make their way into the trashcan rather than ending up down the drains in your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We find that most homeowners know that these substances are bad for their home\u2019s plumbing system. Most of the time, these substances end up in the drain because people are not paying close attention. Make sure that <em>you<\/em> take a moment to consider what\u2019s going down the drain before you put it down there. It\u2019s the easiest way for you to avoid a plumbing problem in the future. Taking a little extra care is going to save you time, money, and hassle in the long run. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Professional Service Is Always Best<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Kennihan Plumbing &amp; Heating, Inc., we\u2019ve serviced the Northern Allegheny and Butler Counties dating back to 1969. Our slogan is \u201cWe treat your home like it\u2019s our grandma\u2019s home\u201d because it\u2019s really true. We take the extra time and care to pay close attention to the needs that you have in your home. Above all, we\u2019re always going to keep your home safe, comfortable, and energy efficient. You\u2019re never going to have to worry about the service you\u2019re getting with us. We\u2019re a seasoned, decorated team of professionals who know how to perform the work that you need. Make sure you contact us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong>Contact Kennihan Plumbing &amp; Heating, Inc. today to <a href=\"\/contact\/schedule-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">schedule an appointment<\/a> with our plumbing professionals. We treat your home like it\u2019s our grandma\u2019s home.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here is the problem with F.O.G. in your home and how to avoid these issues looking forward. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[81],"tags":[103,117],"class_list":["post-550","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-plumbing-service","tag-butler","tag-plumbing-problems"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/550","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=550"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/550\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":553,"href":"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/550\/revisions\/553"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=550"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=550"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=550"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}