A plumbing emergency issue can strike at any time whether it’s dripping faucets or a pipe has burst. Understanding what constitutes an emergency, however, may help prevent further damage to your home or business.
When There Is a Risk for Flooding
A failed sump pump, burst pipes, sewer backup, or a water shut-off valve problem can all cause flooding. Flood damage can cause serious damage to structures, and should be addressed immediately.
Multiple Drains Clog at Once
It is not an emergency situation if one drain becomes blocked. However, if multiple drains become blocked at once, you may have a serious plumbing problem. Clogs in multiple drains can lead to a sewer backup which is another serious plumbing emergency.
If There Is a Sewer Backup
If a sewer line has backed up, sewage can sit at its backup point creating a danger to your health that could pose a threat to your family’s health. Untreated sewer backups can cause raw sewage to back up into your home through the drains. This can make it difficult to use the facilities and run water.
You Are Without Water
Access to running water or clean water is dangerous. It can cause sewer backups, which, like sewer backups, prevent you from using the facilities, and also affects your cooking and cleaning. Contact an emergency plumber immediately if your water has a strange odor or is discolored.
There Is a Burst Pipe
Two of the above issues are present in frozen pipes and/or spats: no water and risk of flooding. A frozen pipe can block water from passing through it. It can also expand, causing it to crack. This means that once it thaws, flooding is possible. It is important to understand where and how your water shutoff valves work. If you don’t know, your plumber will show you during your preventative maintenance visit.
Here Are Some Plumbing Issues That Can Wait
It is better to plan ahead for plumbing issues like:
- Preventative maintenance, such as a furnace tune-up or water heater flush
- Clogs in slow-running drains
- Remodel work
- Inspections
- Installation of appliances, including garbage disposal replacement and ice machine hookups
- Minor repairs such as leaking faucets and running toilets
If the problem can wait then it is not an emergency. You should weigh the cost and decide if it is worth it. Remember that your plumber may arrive after hours, on weekends, or on holidays, but they won’t have the necessary parts to finish the job.
Waiting for a business day means that plumbers have access to supply houses, which allows them to obtain the parts and supplies they need to complete the job. Plumbers don’t have to wait for a special part to be ordered. They can also get the parts they need the next day.
Emergency Plumbing Services
Understanding the importance of a reputation is critical when running a business. Customers should be able to arrive at their destination, whether that be your business or residence, and expect to be treated well. However, you can only maintain such a reputation if you are honest. Customers will not return if they feel they are being deceived in any way. Good plumbing maintenance is also necessary to keep customers coming back.
If you are having an emergency plumbing issue, don’t hesitate to call Clog Kings. We’ve always gone above and beyond to ensure that our clients are happy with our services. No matter what the situation, there’s no job too big or small for our certified experts to handle.
