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4 Signs You Need Emergency Plumbing

14 June 2023 by Bill Turner

Your plumbing system is one of the most important components of your home. It helps to provide a reliable water supply in your home. However, there are times when your plumbing system may malfunction. When it malfunctions you're going to need to get it fixed as quickly as possible. Here are some of the key signs that you need emergency plumbing. 

You Have a Major Leak

Not all plumbing leaks constitute an emergency. However, if you notice that pipes are gushing water uncontrollably and it's causing massive damage to your roof as well as your ceiling, it's time to call in a plumber.

Water damage can be one of the most expensive forms of damage a homeowner can deal with. Water damage usually comes with mold and mildew.

This can cause some severe health issues for the occupants of your home. Water damage can also be hazardous to your electrical wiring. Needless to say, if you have a severe leak call the plumber as soon as you can, because it is an emergency.

Drains Move Slowly

If your drain is moving very slowly and it is causing water to back up in your shower or your kitchen, then this constitutes an emergency. Pooling water can cause overflows and this is just as dangerous as a big leak.

If you can't take a shower without causing what looks like a flood or brush your teeth without having the same thing happen, it's time to call in the plumber.

Sewer Line Problems

When sewage starts backing up it's impossible not to smell it. The smell of sewage is indicative of a possible problem with your sewage tank.

It could likely be full. Once you start smelling pungent odors in your home, it makes it difficult to stay inside. You're going to need to call a plumber to fix the problem as quickly as possible because this is an emergency.

You Smell Gas

When you smell gas it is also time to call in the plumber. Many people are not aware that a plumber can deal with gas leaks for them. However, plumbers are perfectly capable of dealing with this problem. The bottom line is that if you have a gas leak call your plumber immediately, it is an emergency as gas leaks can be deadly if left unattended.

Now that you know exactly what is considered an emergency plumbing situation, you should not hesitate to get help whenever any one of the issues discussed here occurs in your home.

For more info, contact a company like 100% Plumbing.  

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