Factors to Consider Before Calling an Emergency Plumber
When something goes terribly wrong in the bathroom or kitchen, the first reaction is usually to call a plumber. However, there might be some critical steps to take before dialing the number of your favorite plumber. In this article, we’ll describe when to call an emergency plumber and what to expect.
Availability
Nowadays, most plumbing services claim to be on call 24/7. Plumbing emergencies often need to be resolved as soon as possible. Calling a plumber that can’t come over until the next day might be the first thought, but it’s best to find one who is ready to fix the issues sooner.
License and insurance
Always make sure that the plumber has the appropriate license and insurance. Their credentials protect you, your family, and the plumber from unnecessary harm if something is to go wrong.
Don’t go to voicemail
When calling an emergency service, a voicemail is unhelpful. Talking to a real person will ensure that your problem is fixed sooner rather than later. By the time someone checks the voicemail and calls you back, the damage may have progressed significantly. Call another plumber until you get a hold of someone.
Here are some of the most common emergency plumbing problems that require immediate attention:
Burst pipes
One of the most common and visible problems is a burst pipe. While it may take a while for a wet spot to appear on a wall, a burst pipe poses a significant structural concern to your home. During the winter months, freezing temperatures can cause pipes to burst more easily. An emergency plumber needs to have all the tools and replacements necessary to completely repair the burst pipe or broken sections.
Overflowing toilets
Nothing ruins the day like a broken toilet. An overflowing toilet usually indicates a larger clog in the main sewer line. Wastewater backing up the bathroom can be a severe sanitation concern and a mess to clean up. In extreme cases, contact an emergency plumber. They will need to find the clog and clear it in the sewer line to restore the toilet to its working state.
Before calling a plumber to fix an overflowing toilet, use a plunger to resolve a smaller clog. Additionally, please turn off the water supply to the toilet at the feed valve behind it to prevent further overflow. Even if the plunger has successfully fixed the issue, calling for a drain cleaning is a good idea to clear up potential clogs and prevent the situation from reoccurring.
No water
If there is a sudden loss of water throughout the house, check with the neighbors to see if they’re experiencing the same situation. If the water supplier is not at fault, there might be issues with the main water line that require attention. While people might be able to live without water for a bit, if a pipe has burst without knowledge, the damage can accumulate quickly.
Knowing when to call an emergency plumber is only half the way there. An experienced and available plumber will be able to perform timely and cost-effective repairs of any plumbing issues.
No Worries Rooter of Gilbert offers residential and commercial drain cleaning, leak detection and repair. We recommend Bio-Green drain care for customers who have slow drains caused by buildup in their pipes. Call us at (480) 405-4497.
