Plumbing emergencies can strike at the absolute worst times, causing significant inconveniences and leaving you without usable plumbing. Many plumbing emergencies are also major leaks that are leaving damage in their wake.
Examples of plumbing emergencies include burst pipes, sewer backups, and a lack of water pressure. Keep reading to learn why you need to call for service right away in the case of these three common emergencies. Then give our team a call when you need an emergency plumber in Rogers.
1. Burst Pipes
If a pipe bursts and you cannot contain the leak with a bucket or container, you need to call for emergency service right away. But before you call, locate the shut-off valve for your water and turn it off. This leaves you without access to water across your entire home, but it also keeps the burst pipe from continuing to leak water and wreaking havoc on your home.
After you call us, do your best to clean up the water damage. Cleaning up the water and drying out the space is the best way to prevent long-term damage like mold growth and warping to your floors, the structure of your home, and the walls. We know that this can be a very daunting task, especially if water damage is significant. Even if you can’t clean it all up, just do your best and we will do the rest when we arrive.
2. Sewage Backups
Sewage backups can happen whether you are connected to the main sewer system or if you have a septic tank. It is more common with septic tanks as they fill up because they run out of space. However, major clogs can happen in sewer systems that cause problems as well. No one is exempt from paying attention to the signs of a sewage backup.
If sewage does begin to back up into your tubs and sinks, this is a plumbing emergency. Don’t attempt to fix the problem on your own at all or you could do more harm than good. Our team has to locate the precise reason for a major backup. If you have a septic tank, we will need to dig up your yard and pump it to give you a fresh start.
If it is the sewer that’s the problem, we may need to use a video pipe inspection to identify the precise location of the blockage and then dig into the ground to reach the pipe and clear it. Once this is done, it is important that you also clean out your sinks and tubs and even invest in indoor air quality services like an air purifier.
When sewage backs up into your home, it can also lead to bacteria and germs wafting up into your air. This puts your family at risk of getting sick, and you don’t want to deal with any additional issues outside of the physical backup itself.
3. Lack of Water Pressure
If you have low water pressure across your entire home, this is another reason to call for emergency service. A common reason for this is damage to the water lines leading into your home. It’s possible that a tree root has grown through one of the pipes and is negatively impacting water flow. However, any other type of blockage is also possible. Whatever is wrong, we can get down to the root cause and fix it so that your water pressure is restored.
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