Sometimes people call an emergency plumber for a very small reason such as a blocked pipe that can be washed away using drain cleaner. Other times, it is fundamentally necessary to call them because delaying in doing this would mean a whole world of problems.
Although this is a position no one wants to be in, calling an emergency plumber would possibly the only solution to your issues. So, if you’re not sure when the right time would be, were here to let you know. Below are a few reasons why you would want to call a plumber right away.
1. When A Pipe Bursts’
Sometimes something as obvious as a water pipe bursting, may not be that obvious to the naked eye at first. Until you start to see flooding in your basement or your carpet is suspiciously wet and you’re not sure where it’s coming from. This is a sign that you should have called emergency plumber West Palm Beach hours ago. But its never too late.
There is another way that one can tell if your pipe has burst, and this is when no water is coming out of the tap or a slight amount is coming out.
Before you do anything, even before you call the plumber the sensible thing to do and this is always a good idea for pipes bursting or leaking, is to find and turn off the main valve to avoid any further damage or loss of water. There is a high possibility it’s in your utility room or basement.
2. A CO2 or Gas Leak
A lot of plumbers or plumbing services are involved with not just your blocked toilet or drains and pipes, but they are also called out to sort out issues such as a gas leak.
The advice here would be to get a yearly inspection done of everything just to be on the safe side. Something as hazardous as a gas leak can end up turning your house into ashes if not corrected immediately.
In this case, the first smell of gas that hits you, you need to call the services. Turning off the valve is the first thing you do here too. If in the case that you cannot do this, you will need to vacate your home immediately and take yourself and your family outside with you, till the plumber arrives and does the check for you. Inhaling the carbon monoxide and gas is a health risk.
If possible, go to your neighbour’s house and stay there but make sure no one enters your house or comes near it till the leak has been completely sorted. You may need to wait till all the gas has been removed from the house, either by airing it or blowing it out before you can step back inside. You may not see the risk that you could face if this gets worse, but doing what’s necessary and taking the right precautions could cost you a lot less in the long run.
3. Clogged Toilets
This is a such a common household issue that it’s no wonder people don’t seem to follow through with the advice that their plumbers give them. Throwing anything in the toilet that’s not supposed to be there, such as garbage or wet wipes, or using drop-in toilet drain cleaners, can all lead to blocked toilets which can become worse over time. Read more on an online source.
In any case, when this happens it should be considered an emergency, and not a DIY project to try and fix yourself. It may not seem like a big deal at first, but it can affect the rest of the toilets in the house, which cannot be flushed or they would overflow and all the water could pour out of the toilet. Again, the sensible thing to do here is first and foremost to shut off the main valve. Then call the plumber.
Toilet water is considered category 3 Black Water because it is highly unsanitary, and because the backflow originates from beyond the toilet trap and contains pathogens such as faeces and urine which can contaminate everything it touches regardless of whether it is clear or not https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackwater_(waste).
These three are just touching the tip of the iceberg. There may be other aspects in and around the house that you will need to call the emergency plumber and it is also advisable to be vigilant of these things and not let them get worse before you do. The best motto to have in life is the ABC one – Always Be Careful.
