How to Avoid 'Brown Friday' Plumbing Disasters After Thanksgiving
Orlando – November 06, 2026 -- Hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year? A few prep steps before the turkey comes out can keep you from calling an emergency plumber the next morning. Yelp reports that searches for "emergency plumber" rise 46% on average the day after Thanksgiving, based on the last two years. Plumbers call that day "Brown Friday."
Frank Gay Services, a Central Florida home services company, has issued a checklist for hosts. Operations Manager Josh Geltz says most of these problems can be avoided with a little preparation and knowing what belongs down the drain.
Keep grease and scraps out of the kitchen sink
Turkey drippings, fats and oils can build up inside pipes and cause blockages. Let grease cool, collect it in a disposable container and put it in the trash.