Got hit with a $400 plumbing bill because I ignored a slow drain for 6 months

Last Tuesday the kitchen sink backed up completely and the plumber pulled out a clump of grease and food that I could have cleaned monthly for free, so has anyone else learned the hard way that small fixes save big money?

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colesanchez2mo ago

Every time something like this happens it makes me think about how we treat our cars the same way. You hear a weird noise or a little squeak and just turn up the radio. Next thing you know the transmission is shot and you're out two grand. Or people who ignore a tiny crack in their phone screen until the whole thing goes black. We're all just out here pretending small problems will fix themselves.

ward.mason2mo ago

Just fixed a squeaky belt before it snapped by paying attention early, saved me a tow bill.

spencer4071mo ago

I used to be the worst about that honestly. I'd see a weird drip or a little noise and just tell myself I'd deal with it later. This post kind of woke me up though, now I actually fix things the first time I notice them.