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Situations Where You Might Need Emergency Plumbing Assistance

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As a homeowner, you'll ideally have a plumber out for an inspection regularly, but there are a number of situations where you might need a plumber to show up at your door immediately. Here are some of the scenarios where you should seek out emergency plumbing assistance as soon as possible in order to keep a bad problem from becoming even worse.

Get Emergency Help Before a Frozen Pipe Becomes a Burst Pipe

Fall has arrived and the temperature outside is getting colder with each passing day. Eventually, things are going to freeze over outside but as a homeowner, you don't want any of that frostbite getting to your plumbing system. If a pipe has frozen over and water is no longer coming out of the faucet or shower head, you need to contact a plumber immediately. A frozen pipe can quickly turn into a burst pipe that will cause significant damage to your home. Thaw out what you can and remember to keep water moving through your faucets at a trickle because moving water does not freeze as easily as water that's at a standstill.

A Clogged Toilet, Shower or Sink Drain That No Plunger or Chemical Can Fix

There are a number of home remedies for a clogged toilet or drain and you likely have more than one plunger in your home already and maybe a stash of plumbing chemicals in the garage. But if despite your best efforts the water is still not going down the drain, you need more professional help. An emergency plumber can arrive with a snake or other plumbing tools to locate the source of the clog and get the water moving again.

There's a Gradual or Sudden Drop in Water Pressure and You Fear Water Damage Has Already Begun

Were you taking a shower or washing the dishes but then suddenly noticed a drastic drop in water pressure? Did turning the faucet on full blast do nothing to fix the problem? A sudden drop in pressure likely means that a bad leak has sprung somewhere and that's where all of the water is now going. This could be causing immediate and significant water damage to your home, even if you can't see it yet. Shut off the water valve and contact a plumber. 

Keep in mind though that sometimes the drop in pressure is not sudden but gradual. This could mean there's a smaller leak but one that could cause just as much damage if left unchecked.

A plumber can help keep your pipes in good condition for years to come with regular maintenance appointments, but sometimes, you need more immediate and urgent assistance. If a frozen pipe, a clogged drain, or water pressure throughout the system is causing concern, reach out to a local plumbing assistance contractor.


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