A plumbing emergency generally occurs without any kind of warning, especially the case in the winter months due to temperatures and weather patterns fluctuating daily. Frozen pipes, backed up sewers, and gas leaks occur without warning not to mention the issues during the rest of the year such as broken appliances or other issues. Unfortunately, they are all very common plumbing issues that derive in water damage and present detrimental outcomes. If an emergency strikes, it is essential you take the proper steps as quickly as possible to minimize the damage that will assuredly occur. With that in mind, we at Orsack Plumbing Company would like to share some tips and advice that will help you be better prepared for plumbing emergencies.
What is Considered a Common Plumbing Emergency & How to Be Prepared
1) Get the water turned off: It is imperative that you immediately get the water turned off as your first and primary action. Before disaster strikes, learn where the water shutoff valve is to your home along with all the shutoffs for the individual appliances. In the event that the source of the problem points to a specific fixture, like your toilet or sink, simply by turning the valve clockwise to stop the flow until the issue can be addressed. Just to play it safe if the problem cannot be pinpointed eliminate water flow to your entire home by turning the main valve clockwise.
2) Get the water heater shut off: Pressure and hot water will begin to rise within your water heater once you have turned off the water to your home. The water heater could burst leading to even more problems if the pressure should exceed past the unit’s limit. To ensure you avoid this catastrophe on top of the plumbing issues you are already faced with, be sure to turn off the unit itself immediately after completing the step of turning off the water to your home.
3) Just outside your home, be sure to open the spigots: Once all the water valves have been shutoff inside your home, head outside and open the valves for all the spigots. This simple act will allow the pipes to drain properly; otherwise, the water will be redirected inside your home.
4) Prevent any leaks: Even after the water valves have been turned off any of the lingering water will continue to leak. Until a professional is able to assess and fix the problem the problem, you will want to stop the leak by using tape, plumbers epoxy, rags, and buckets to ensure the water is sufficiently contained.
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Having a plumbing emergency is no picnic, but knowing you have a reliable source to come to your aid will help relieve a lot of the stress and unload some of the burden. With Orsack Plumbing Company, we can quickly come to your plumbing emergency and make the necessary repairs or replacements as quickly as possible. Our trained experts arrive equipped and ready to tend to any problem with skilled proficiency to resolve your individual situation efficiently.
