WHAT IS EMERGENCY PLUMBING?

Whether it is a residential or commercial property, if it has plumbing systems, there are chances that plumbing emergencies may occur. Plumbing solutions are a must to maintain these systems. Damaged pipes, clogged drains, and water or gas leaks are some of the most common emergencies that residential property owners may experience.

However, most property owners don’t know when to call emergency plumbing services and when plumbing problems can wait. Our plumbing experts, at JPI Plumbing & Heating, Inc., can help you understand the difference. For example, the inoperable garbage disposal and broken dishwasher can cause inconvenience but do not require immediate attention from the professionals.

Now, you must be wondering what are the plumbing emergencies.

These are the situations when it becomes crucial to call a professional plumber for an immediate assistant to fix a few things.

Here are the following situations when you should call a professional plumber right away.

Blocked drain & Toilets – No situation can be worse than having drainage water flooding every part of the house. We understand how difficult it is to breathe in that unpleasant atmosphere. Therefore, if your drain and toilet are blocked, try to unclog it on your own if you succeed, it’s great. However, if you are struggling to unclog the drain or toilet, immediately call the professionals.

Burst pipes – Usually, the freeze-thaw cycle can cause your exposed pipes to burst. Typically the only solution to this problem is a complete pipe replacement, it can be a tricky task that needs the help of professionals. If a pipe bursts in your home, you need to stop the water from flowing out until an emergency plumbing service arrives for assistance. In order to do this, you need to close the main shutoff valve in your home. By doing so, you can completely cut off the water supply to the fixtures and prevent flooding your home.

Frozen water pipes – Exposed water pipes can freeze during the winter. Frozen water pipes can lead to not having any water to take a shower, to drink, and to flush toilets. If this situation is left untreated, the frozen pipes can expand and may result in further damage like burst pipes. Therefore, it is always advisable to hire a professional plumber to take care of frozen water pipes before they result in major problems. As a rule of thumb, if you want to protect your pipes from freezing, insulate them properly against the cold.

Gas leaks – A gas leak is a situation that no property owner would like to imagine. It is potentially dangerous for lives as well as properties. Therefore, if you smell gas, do not try to repair it on your own. Instead, immediately evacuate the building and call an emergency plumber.

The bottom line

Keep in mind that, plumbing emergencies are likely to occur even if you regularly maintain and inspect your plumbing system. However, when these emergencies come up, you need to make a proactive decision so that you can manage these situations until professional help arrives.

About us

JPI Plumbing & Heating, Inc., have been delivering various plumbing solutions for more than 30 years in New York and New Jersey. Whether you own a high-end residential property, restaurant, or medical office, our plumbers can efficiently resolve your plumbing emergencies. Need plumbing solutions?

Contact us at 718-727-9100.