Situations In Which You Should Call A 24-Hour Plumber

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You probably only call a plumber when you have a leaky faucet, but there are some other more dire situations in which you would need to not only call a plumber, but a 24-hour plumber, who can handle your call at any time of the night. If you're not sure when it is appropriate to call an emergency plumber, here are some situations that call for you to contact this type of professional.

If You Have a Gas Leak...then you need to contact a 24-hour plumber right away. Typically, you will smell gas in the air if you have a leak somewhere, and if all your gas appliances are turned off, but you still smell gas, then you need to call an emergency plumber. Gas leaks can cause suffocation or even an explosion in your home, so the first thing an emergency plumber will do is to shut off your main valve and go about diagnosing where the leak is occurring.

If One of Your Pipes Bursts...then a 24-hour plumber can stop the water from flooding your home. One of the things you need to do in the event that a pipe bursts is to turn off the main water supply coming into your house. This is usually located somewhere outside, near the curb, and is controlled by a key that you can turn to shut off the water supply. A 24-hour plumber will arrive at your home and perform an inspection of your pipes to determine the best way to resolve the issue. In some instances, a burst pipe can be plugged and reattached, but in other instances, you will need to have new pipes installed. These days, copper pipes, while expensive, are recommended because of their durability over PVC pipes.

If Your Heating System Conks Out During the Winter...then you need to call a 24-hour plumber to diagnose the issue. There are a number of reasons that your heating system fails, including ductwork that has broken down and can't conduct heat anymore, faulty circuit breakers, an empty oil tank, or a burner switch that has malfunctioned.

If Your Toilet is Gurgling, Or Your Shower Doesn't Drain Quickly...then you should call an emergency plumber, as these are typically signs that you have a blockage in your main line going out of your home. In some instances, your main sewer line may be obstructed by some item such as a tree root that has grown into the line and is preventing water and sewage from flowing through the pipes. A 24-hour plumber can use a hydrojet system to flush out your lines and restore normal flow. Hydrojets use a powerful stream of water that can break up debris, roots and obstructions inside your pipes.

For more information, contact a business such as South East Plumbing Service.


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