Most homeowners agree that emergencies seem to happen at the worst possible times. The air conditioner will go out on the hottest day of the year. The heating system will shut down on the coldest. Major holidays and weekends are prime times for plumbing emergencies. If you have ever faced the dilemma of trying to decide whether or not calling the plumbing service is worth the cost of after hours charges, 24 hours plumbers have some good advice.
When the toilet overflows, no matter what time it is, calling a plumbing professional is warranted. This is a potentially serious situation because of the bacteria and viruses associated with refuse. Even if the problem ends up being easily resolved, and it doesn't take a professional long to assess, calling is the right course of action.
Along the same lines, a sewer backup which can cause health problems, should be addressed quickly. Backups are different from overflows. An overflowing toilet is the result of a blockage in the system. A sewage backup can be caused by excess rain that overwhelms the sewer system. When this happens the water may begin to flow backward through lateral pipes, the drain, and right into your basement.
Most people know that, when the temperature dips below freezing, you need to leave all the water spouts dripping to keep them from freezing. Plumbers always get calls though from homeowners who turn on their faucets first thing in the morning only to find the water frozen somewhere in their system. Home remedies can make problems worse. Calling a plumbing service is the best idea.
Burst pipes can result from freezing. Ideally a professional will look at your pipes before it gets to this point. If not, you are going to have water spewing uncontrollably from the break. The first thing they will tell you to do is to turn off the water. It's a good idea know the source of your home's water before an event such as this occurs.
There are other plumbing situations, not as severe, where it is up to you as to whether or not you can live with the problem until normal business hours, or go ahead and request emergency service. One of them is a blocked drain. If the plunger doesn't work, you will have to purchase a plumbing snake or call a professional.
If you have a leak, whether to call for outside regular business times will probably depend on how severe the leak is and what is leaking. If the water is spewing from under your water heater, for instance, calling a professional is certainly in order. When a leak is more of a nuisance than anything else, waiting until Monday morning is probably the best idea.
A big part of home ownership is maintaining your property. Emergencies happen, and you just have to deal with them. Understanding what is a problem, and what is a nuisance, will make dealing with them easier and save you money in the long run.
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