How To Deal With Plumbing Emergencies Before Calling Your Plumber: 7 Tips From Experts

Damaged pipes and clogged drains are two of the most common plumbing emergencies. As experienced by many plumbers Tunbridge Wells, these emergencies are often aggravated by the fact the homeowners are not aware of what to do once they encounter an urgent plumbing situation.

While it’s helpful to call a plumber for professional help, there are things that you yourself can do to lessen the damage. Here are seven vital tips.

Turn off your water. It's a basic instinct for people to turn off water sources whenever there’s a problem in their plumbing system. For isolated leaks, you can do this one by turning off the valves under sinks and behind toilets. For large-scale leaks, turn off your water supply’s main valve.

Inspect your water heater. Besides the valves, it’s also a good idea to check and turn off your water heater. This is crucial in preventing overheating and other costly damage. If your house uses a gas heater, take extra care and turn off the gas first.

Identify if the problem is indeed your responsibility. Sometimes, it’s not your own plumbing system that’s causing your issue. Before picking up your phone to call a professional plumber — and spend money for their services — determine first if the concern is your responsibility or the city’s. It’s better to double check your property and confirm it with your neighbours and with your local water utility.

Minimise the leakage. To prevent leaks — big or small — from damaging your belongings or the other parts of your home, you have to find ways to minimise them before a team of plumbers Tunbridge Wells arrives. Small leaks can be decreased by putting plumbers tape, while the bigger ones can be contained by placing a bucket under the leak source to collect water.

Open your outdoor spigots. Even if your main valve has been turned off, your pipes can still contain water. To get rid of this "clog," simply open your outdoor spigots and redirect the water away from your property. Never use chemical clog removers for your pipes to prevent any more damages.

Never attempt to thaw frozen pipes. If you’re encountering loss of water pressure (or no water pressure at all), it could mean that you have a frozen pipe/s in your plumbing system. Never try to thaw your pipe/s in your own — wait for a technician to arrive.

Ensure you’re calling a credible plumber. Your attempt to resolve your plumbing problem ASAP by calling a professional plumber will only be put to waste if the company you’re calling offers subpar services. As early as now, you have to pinpoint a credible plumbing service provider and have their contact information saved on your phonebook.

A.EB Heating and Plumbing Services is home to the most competent plumbers Tunbridge Wells. Founded by an industry veteran — who has been involved in plumbing and heating for over 15 years now — the business offers top-tier services, including a 24/7 emergency call out service. Give them a call at 01892 680 238 or 07970 621 654 visit http://www.aebheatingandplumbing.com for more informat ...

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Submitted on: August 28, 2020 10:45:48 AM
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