What to Do When a Plumbing Pipe Bursts

Water flows through the walls, floors and ceilings of your home day and night, usually without a drop of water escaping the pipes of your plumbing. But, plumbing is not infallible, and these pipes can leak or burst, causing extensive damage to your home. When a pipe breaks or springs a leak, you need to act fast to reduce the water damage. Knowing what to do can help you react quickly if you ever come home to a plumbing pipe emergency in your home.

Shut the Water Off

When you discover a leak or broken pipe, the first thing you need to do is shut the water off. For some fixtures and appliances, there may be a localized shut off valve you can use. Most sinks, toilets, washing machines and water heaters will have a shut off valve, but you can always use the main shut off valve for the home.

Call the Plumber

Find a local plumber that offers emergency service and give them a call. Many have 24/7 emergency service, so you can get the help you need any time of day or night.

Soak Up the Water

While you wait for the plumber to arrive, soak up as much water as you can to reduce the damage to surfaces. Be careful if there is extensive flooding – electrical shock can occur if any appliances are touching the wet floor.

Acting fast in a plumbing emergency can reduce the amount of water that flows into your home and help minimize water and mold damage. Keep a reputable local plumber on speed dial so you have a reliable professional to call when you need them.

Posted on behalf of:
Kiddco Plumbing, Inc.
106-M Oakgrove Road
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 435-4441

Tips on How to Hire a Professional Plumbing Repair Service

Fortunately, you don’t need a plumber all the time. So, when you do need one, you may not know where to begin to find the right one for your needs. You don’t want to just pick one from the phonebook or the first name that pops up on a Google search. You want a plumber that will be able to do quality, reliable work, whether you need an emergency repair or a professional installation for a new appliance. Here are some tips on how to hire a professional plumbing repair and installation service that will meet all your needs.

  • Experience. You want a plumbing company that has been around for many years and has a good reputation in your community. You also want to ensure the people you hire have a stellar track record.
  • Licenses, insurance and credentials. A quality plumbing company has all the licenses, bonds and insurance that is required in your area. Plus, make sure they perform background checks on their employees for peace of mind.
  • Services. You may only need a pipe repaired or a water heater installed now, but you want a plumber that will be around for all your plumbing needs. Choose a company that offers emergency repairs 24/7, sewer/septic repairs and a wide variety of other services.

Take the time to find a reputable plumbing service that can provide you with excellent service when you need it. There are excellent plumbers that have decades of experience, are trustworthy and guarantee their work, you just need to do a little research to find the right one to meet your needs.

Posted on behalf of:
Bynum & Sons Plumbing, Inc.
2120 McDaniels Bridge Rd SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 884-4678

5 Common Plumbing Emergencies

There is a reason that many plumbers offer 24-hour emergency service; when you have a plumbing emergency, it can’t always wait until Monday morning. Plumbing emergencies can quickly become very expensive problems, with water damage, mold issues and the inconvenience of being without your water supply. Here are five of the most common reasons plumbers get called in the middle of the night for a plumbing emergency.

  1. Burst pipe. Whether a pipe just gives out or freezing weather causes a burst pipe, one of the most frantic calls plumbers receive is when a pipe bursts. Until it can be fixed, the water to the building must be shut off, so a plumber is needed ASAP.
  2. Clogged toilet. Some clogged toilets can’t be fixed with a plunger. If a toilet is backing up, it can cause a nasty mess that needs professional assistance right away.
  3. Gas leaks. One of the scariest problems that plumbers are called for is a gas leak. Many quality plumbers offer gas leak repair and are to go-to people to call in a gas leak emergency.
  4. Backed-up drains.  A slow drain in a sink isn’t an emergency; however, when all your drains are backing up, you need a plumber – quick! Backed up drains could mean a clogged or broken sewer pipe that needs immediate repair.
  5. Hot water heater problems. Whether you have no hot water or your old tank water heater is leaking gallons of water into your home, water heater problems are a definite plumbing emergency.

If you have a plumbing emergency, find a plumber that offers 365 day, 24-hour service to get the problem resolved right away. To make sure you don’t get charged more than necessary, find a reputable company that offers flat-rate service to make an unexpected plumbing emergency more affordable.

Posted on behalf of:
Metro Septic LLC
1210 N Tennessee St
Cartersville, GA 30120
(678) 873-7934