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Help! Signs That You Need an Emergency Plumbing Service

The plumbing system is often overlooked by homeowners, poor maintenance could lead to various plumbing situations, and if the problem aggravates, then it would require emergency plumbing.

A plumbing incident can occur at any moment, and in worse case scenarios at night when one least expects it. In such scenarios, should one contact one?s plumber immediately?

Most people in this situation attempt at solving the issue first themselves, though this saves the money, this might not give you the right solution, in fact sometimes, DIY can turn disastrous, hence, its advisable that you have an emergency plumbing number handy. It is always good to leave complicated emergency plumbing to the professional as they are trained and experienced and can thus solve the issue without causing further concerns, whereas there is the possibility of complicating it further if you were to try emergency plumbing on your own.

When Should You Call A Professional for Emergency Plumbing?

Burst pipes:

Common during winter months but not limited to it, a burst pipe can occur due to various factors. In case you encounter this problem, you must instantly connect with the plumber. But, before that you must stop the water flow through the pipes by shutting off the main shut off valve, this prevents from any water leaking, it is advised to call a professional plumber to handle a burst pipe as attempting to repair it yourself could worsen the plumbing situation, ending up in you investing heavily on repairs from leaks and damages to your property. An experienced professional plumber can stop the burst pipe from causing further damage and provide solutions to your burst pipe situation. 

Frozen pipes:

Frozen pipes are as common as burst pipes and many people attempt to solve this plumbing emergency on their own, but the issue with using DIY methods can end up with the pipes bursting resulting in water damages to your property. Call a professional to assist you in this type ofemergency plumbing rather than giving it a go yourself.

Blocked drains:

Blocked drains are very common, being a bit cautious will help you save the need for spending heavy amount. But, if you still encounter the problem of a blocked drain, it?s advisable that you must connect with an emergency plumbing service provider.

Gas leak:

This can be hazardous on you have a gas operated hot water system, then you must be extra cautious when you get the smell of gas. It means that there is a leakage in the system, and you need to get it repaired.In such a casecall a professional right away and do not attempt to fix it yourself.

A blocked toilet:

In most toilet plumbing situations, people often attempt fixing it on their own; if the situation cannot be handled by yourself it is wise to rely on the assistance of a professional plumber. This could prevent from inadvertently clogging the toilet further, and in the case of toilets placed on a floor above the ground floor, there is the possibility, a blocked toilet could leak water to the floor below resulting in a messy affair, thus it is always wiser to leave complicated plumbing requirements to emergency plumbing professionals.

Final thoughts

In conclusion, you can attempt at emergency plumbing on your own but in more complicated plumbing emergencies could result in further complicating the situation and risking the chances of injury to yourself and more damages to your property resulting in larger expenses, thus call on your professional plumber for more complicated plumbing emergencies. Make sure that you connect with a professional company for this work, don?t forget to check their credentials and experience before hiring their service.


Alyssa Moylan is an ordinary woman from Australia, a writer by day and a reader by night. She writes on various topics like home improvement, business, lifestyle, health, travel and fashion. She likes to think of ways on how to solve daily life problems of people. Follow her on Twitter to stay updated.