Summer time leaves our minds free from thoughts of frozen pipes that the cold winter weather can cause and cost a great deal of money to repair. Don’t be fooled by the warm weather, summer storms still happen and can cause a great deal of damage to your home’s plumbing. Did you know that according to the National Weather Service, lightning strikes have killed 20 people in the U.S already this year? It is important to identify plumbing problems immediately and take care of them before they start. There are a few simple maintenance steps you can take to help prevent leaks, over flows and other problems. This could potentially save you thousands in repairs and clean up fees down the road.
Gutter and Downspout Cleanout
After a storm has occurred it is important to clean and clear out your gutters and down spouts. These areas can become extremely clogged after a storm has passed over and this will cause leaks in your home if the debris is allowed to continue to build up. Your gutters and other areas where rain fall flows should be cleared and cleaned so the water can flow out and not leak into your home. Regular maintenance around the outside of your home will prevent many major leaking issues. Stay on top of keeping your storm drains cleaned and unclogged to prevent major leaking issues.
Fixing Plumbing Leaks
After a major storm, often times you will find you have suffered a loss in your water lines or find that you have plumbing leaks due to the storm damage. Most importantly you should shut off the water source that is causing the leak immediately. This will prevent additional damage to your home. Cleaning up the water from the leak or plumbing damage is the next necessary step. Removing flood water from a storm or broken pipe can seem overwhelming and sometimes even impossible. Do not get discouraged, contact a professional plumber in these situations is your best option and will give your home the highest chance of being completely restored to pre-storm damage.
Orsack Plumbing Company will Handle your Plumbing Emergency
Remember – when thunder roars, go indoors. And when you go inside for cover, know that if lightning strikes your house it can travel along electric lines or plumbing. Therefore, don’t hold on to plugged-in appliances or take a shower until the storm is over. During any type of storm, your home is also vulnerable to some sort of damage. The more you prepare for these storms, the more of a chance your home has of surviving. Whether the damage your home sustains is from a storm or not, Orsack Plumbing Company can assist you in any plumbing emergency. We guarantee that your home will be back into prime shape after we fix your plumbing problems. Contact Orsack Plumbing Company today for the best plumbing service for storm damage available.
