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For Residential / Commerical Plumbing Emergency
What causes broken pipes?
Preventative Tips to Avoid a Plumbing Emergency
For Residential / Commerical Plumbing Emergency
- Locate Water Main
- Clogs
- Never use a drain cleaner for clogs. If you have an antiquated plumbing system or PVC pipes, chemical drain cleaners can cause costly damage.
- Use a plunger to try to loosen the clog.
- For clogged toilets, turn the water valve off which is located at the base.
- Call us for emergency plumbing and drain cleaning service to flush the clog out into the main sewer line.
- Use plumber’s tape and cover it along with towels. Use a bucket to catch the water if possible.
- Turn main water valve off.
- Call our professionals for leak detection.
- Turn off the cold water line going into the broken water heater. This valve is generally located above or on the side.
- Turn off the water heater itself.
- Electric: shut off circuit breaker then unplug the water heater.
- Gas: shut off the gas line. It is connected to a valve located at the bottom of the water heater. Locate a red handle and turn in the direction that indicates “off.”
- Call a professional to fix the water heater.
- Turn water main, electricity, and water heater off immediately.
- Turn all faucets (hot and cold) on to relieve pressure in pipes.
- Call a professional for plumber services.
- If damage is extensive, you may need restoration cleanup services as well as notifying your home insurance agent.
What causes broken pipes?
- Leaking pipe that isn’t repaired
- Cracks caused from water pressure that is too high
- Freezing
- Old eroded pipes
Preventative Tips to Avoid a Plumbing Emergency
- Never discard large objects in toilet. It causes clogs in pipes and sewer line.
- Place strainers in your kitchen sink, bathroom sink, and bathtub to catch hair, food, or other objects from falling down into the drain causing a clog.
- Never pour grease or oil down your kitchen sink drain. Dispose of old grease and oil by using an empty glass jar or container. Once full, place lid on the container and discard.
- Have preventative maintenance done to avoid plumbing repair. Regular plumbing and drain cleaning service done by a licensed plumber will keep them clean and clear to prevent buildup which leads to clogs.
- If you notice any signs of a possible leak, call a professional to perform a leak detection.
- Low Water Pressure
- Water Bill is higher than normal
- Hot water supply is limited