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3 Emergency Plumbing Problems to Call a Plumber For

Katharine · November 27, 2020 ·

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Life happens, as do accidents—more often than not, at the most inopportune time—and can cause unwanted stress and anxiety. Whether it’s a tree falling against your roof after a terrible storm, or your four-year-old is flushing items they shouldn’t be, when you own a home there are a list of things that can go wrong at any time. What is important here is to not lose your cool, keep yourself gathered, and acknowledge that there’s a way through what you are dealing with. Fortunately, some home projects can be solved with a little work and time, no need to spend the money on a professional if you don’t need it.

On the other hand, there are a few projects around the house that may require the help of a professional, especially if it falls outside your realm of expertise—a big example is the plumbing of your home. Chances are good that you don’t have the expertise or equipment required for certain plumbing projects, and you will need to call a plumber to help you out. 

Based on your area, the rates of these professionals might differ, but it doesn’t hurt to collect a number of quotes and contact the service that best suits your needs. If you look for plumbing Adelaide services—or whatever area you live in—you’ll likely see a wide variety of services to choose from, so don’t feel like you have to go with the first plumber you call for a quote. Depending on the project at hand, the plumbing service will need to ask you a number of questions based on what it is you are experiencing, and from there they can bring the tools they need to complete the job. 

These questions will typically revolve around what the problem is, and whether it is an easy fix. So, it’s important to know when you should call a professional by knowing a few examples of what can be deemed an emergency.

Clogged Drains

We have all been there—we go to use the toilet and it doesn’t flush as it’s supposed to, or you’re in the shower and you notice the water collects in the tub instead of flowing down the drain. There can be a number of reasons this is happening, but the bottom line is that you’ll need a professional to come out and help flush your drains. Most of the time when your toilet is backing up, this is likely due to a buildup of toilet paper or products that generally shouldn’t be flushed. When it comes to slow drains, whether it is your sink or your bathtub, this could easily be built up hair and general waste that finds its way down your drain. Sometimes this can be solved with a store-bought chemical solution or some kind of tool you have around your home—but if neither of these problems can be solved with home methods, then it is probably time to call someone.

Burst Pipes

This one may require you to call a professional if you can’t access the source of the problem yourself, so it’s important to know how to find the best plumbing service in your area. Burst pipes can be caused by wear and tear over time, or even when the water freezes during the winter. It’ll be easy to identify this problem, as you’ll likely notice issues with your water pressure, and an influx of water damage in a specific area of your home. If you are concerned about the age or condition of your pipes as winter approaches, then it may be worth conducting some preventative measures. One tip on how you can prevent your pipes from bursting during the winter is to keep your home warm enough to prevent water from freezing, which you can do by using your home’s heating or setting up small space heaters in rooms with particularly bad insulation.

Sewage Backup

Have you ever walked by a drain out in public and you catch a whiff of what is down there? Now imagine that smell in your home. This is easy to identify as it’s rather foul smelling, and should be taken care of immediately to ensure the health of everyone in your household isn’t compromised. Sewage is whatever is washed or flushed away down your drains, so it’s the basis of what waste can be categorized as whether it’s human based or not. If you do notice what is beginning to look like a sewage backup, then you’ll want to call a professional as soon as possible. Once the problem has been resolved, then it would be advisable to clean anything exposed with heavy duty cleaning products to ensure no one is exposed to the waste residue.

Conclusion

Whether you are trying to keep your pipes flowing during the winter, or taking the precautions to ensure problems don’t arise, there are likely a number of ways you can solve minor problems. But for the bigger issues that you may experience there are a number of professionals in your area who can help get the job done. Aside from collecting quotes from these services it may also be worth researching customer reviews online, as this will tell you a lot about a specific business’ practices, and whether they are the best solution to help with your home.

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