What To Do / Plumbing Emergency
Believe it or not, a plumbing emergency can basically happen to anyone, but responding to it accordingly will save you a precious amount of money. Plumbing emergencies are a total different matter than regular plumbing accidents because they can cause serious damages and create huge financial gaps, so it’s important to know exactly what to do in case of emergency. Here are a few tips about what to do when you face a plumbing emergency, from the professional experts at Ditch Plumbing.
• Stay calm!
If you are about to run around like the proverbial chicken, it will do no good to you and neither to your problem. Remain self-composed so you will be able to approach the situation logically. • Turn off your water source.
The first thing you should do in any plumbing emergencies is to turn off your water, because the water that will escape through a leak or a burst pipe will most likely create a big damage in your household. Make yourself familiar with the main water valve in your home,and the ones that control individual faucets. Shutting it off will prevent the water flow to create a bigger damage, until a professional expert will repair your current one. • Your toilet is clogged or it overflows...
If you have no success using a drain clearing product, the best thing you can do before you contact a plumber to clear your pipes is to shut off the valve that controls the water which is usually located on the wall near the toilet or inside the vanity in your bathroom. • Turn off your water heater.
If you experience a major plumbing emergency, it can be a good idea to turn off your water heater to prevent overheating . For gas heaters, be sure to turn the gas off.
• Stop small leaks as much as possible.
Use plumber's tape to temporarily fix a small leak that you notice. The plumber's tape is a special tape designed to leaky pipes until they can be repaired or replaced. Another way to deal with a small leak is to still towels or rags in the cracks. To avoid flooring damage, put a bucket underneath the leak. Don't forget! All of these solutions are temporary and they should not be considered a long-term fix of the issue.
• Contact an expert to fix your problem.
Take fast action before big damage is being created. If you are having a plumbing emergency, contact Ditch Plumbing today and we will indeed find a solution for your situation!
Stewart Thomas Ditch Master Plumber Ditch Plumbing - Raleigh/Garner
