What Should You Do In A Plumbing Emergency?

A plumbing emergency is any situation in your home or business where immediate action needs to be taken. In these situations, if action is not taken right away, you risk further or permanent damage to your property and even personal injury, depending on the nature of the emergency. Below are some things you can do if a plumbing emergency problem should arise. After reading this article, you can determine what is going on and what you can do to avoid these situations.

Steps to take during an emergency plumbing problem

The most crucial thing in any emergency is not to panic. We need to stay in a mental state that allows us to understand what is happening and what we can do about it.

Step 1: Shut off the water. It is essential to know where your water shut-off valve is and how to turn it off. By turning off your water at the first sign of a leak, you can help prevent further damage to your home. If you travel out of town frequently, we offer the latest leak prevention technology that will alert you right on your phone of a water leak. You can shut the water off from your phone if an issue arises.

Step 2: Tackle any minor leaks and clean up standing water. You can use any cleanup material that is right for the amount of water that is flowing. Some handy items in your plumbing emergency kit are paper towels, cleaning rags, plumbers’ tape, and a flashlight. You will want to mop up any standing water and stop small leaks as best as possible until an expert plumbing company arrives.

Step 3: Check your major water utilities. The first place to check is going to be your water heater. In plumbing emergencies where you must shut off your water, turn off your water heater until a local plumbing company has fixed the issue. Doing this will help relieve any built-up pressure and heat inside the unit. If this pressure and heat are not subsided, you run a risk of the water heater leaking or bursting. If your water heater is gas-powered, make sure that you turn the gas off to the unit before shutting down the heater.

Step 4: Keep your plumber’s phone number handy. At Plumbing Utah Heating & Air, we are always happy to provide 24-hour emergency plumbing services. Please keep our phone number in your contacts to avoid having to look it up in the future (801) 601-1298. By making us your preferred plumber, you can always rest assured that the best will be to your location as quickly as possible.