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Nov 10, 2013|Plumber Birmingham AL

What Should I Do in Case of a Plumbing Emergency?

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How To Handle a Plumbing Emergency

Anytime you have a plumbing problem, it needs to be fixed immediately. Plumbing problems and quickly and easily lead to severe damages to your home. Unfortunately, most emergencies happen after business hours or during holidays. No matter what time of the day it happens, calling a professional plumbing company is crucial. Always find a replicable company that has a 24-hour service.

Emergencies can come in many forms. The most common is backed up toilets or water pipe issues. These cannot be put either of these on hold or attempt to fix them yourself. The most important thing for you to do is turn off your water source. This will prevent more water coming into your home and causing more flooding. After the source has stopped, call a plumbing company immediately to get a technician to your home. If there is a large amount of water, it would be wise to remove any furniture or personal belongings that can be moved from the area. This will prevent water damage. The reason a professional is so vital in these situations is that a burst pipe is usually related to another pipe issue in the walls. A trained professional that is educated in the industry will not only fix the issue but also investigate the entire area for other flaws. If you were to try and fix it yourself without knowing what else needs attention, then the fix will be temporary and cause more damages in the future.

Plumbing emergencies can also be hazardous to your health. If you ever smell a sewer odor in your home, it could be a sign of gas building pup in your pipes. This is an issue that an expert needs to be called to immediately. Contact a 24-hour service to investigate the odor and your pipes of any issues.

Although plumbing emergencies are inconvenient, it is imperative that you let a professional handle it as soon as possible. Putting the issue on the back burner can cause more damages and even health concerns.

Are you dealing with a plumbing emergency in the Birmingham area? Call Latta Plumbing now at 205-631-6445 and we’ll help you fix the problem.

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