Some plumbing problems like a blocked drain or even a blocked toilet are simple enough to handle. At other times, the problem is more serious and you will need to call in a plumber. It is, therefore, a very good idea to have a 24 hour emergency plumber on call.
The following situations warrant a call for emergency plumbing services:
You Don’t Have Any Water
If this is in the whole house and not one tap, you might have a leak. This needs to be stemmed immediately before it damages your floors and other structures. It could also be that the valve controlling incoming water supply in your yard is out of position. Another possible reason is a problematic electric pump if you rely on one to pump your water in.
You Don’t Have Any Hot Water
If you have guests in the house or hot water is being used more than usual for one reason or another, you could run out of hot water. Otherwise, the problem of no hot water is one you want to leave to the professionals who also understand heating systems. A DIY repair job if you are not a professional is a risk because faulty wiring or a wrong connection to the gas is a potential fire hazard.
Your Water Pressure Is Low
If the problem is in the whole house, it points to a problem with the plumbing. The problem could be fixtures that are rusty or clogged which prevents water from flowing at high pressure. Another problem could be the aerator. A faulty one can drop water pressure to below 20 PSI. The whole faucet and the aerator will need to be removed to clean it. Otherwise, it will need to be replaced.
Clogged Drains
Removing dirt and debris from a kitchen sink, shower or another drainage in the house should be enough to unblock it. Pouring a drain cleaner or a baking soda and white vinegar mix should completely clear it out. If it doesn’t, that would be another reason to call in a 24 hour emergency plumber on call. You don’t want the situation to become so bad that wastewater is backing up into the house.
Constantly Dripping Faucets
If your faucets are constantly dripping, there can be a problem in the O ring that is part of the stem screw that holds the handle of a faucet in place. It could be loose or worn out. The problem may also be a corroded valve seat, a washer that is worn out or one that is not correctly installed. Again, these are problems that are best left to the experts to diagnose and repair.
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There will most likely be times you’ll need emergency plumbing services. Having a 24 hour emergency plumber you can rely on instead of scrambling to find one in a crunch will come in very handy. Contact us at the Plumbing Repair Guy with all your emergencies and queries and keep us on speed dial.