What to do When a Plumbing Emergency Happens
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It can be a frustrating situation to find a plumbing leak or a broken pipe in your home, and many homeowners don’t know how to properly handle the situation when a plumbing emergency occurs. If you find leaking water or any type of plumbing issue, it is important that you take action as soon as possible in order to prevent damage to your home.
Even something as small as a dripping pipe can lead to mold problems and water damage, so don’t procrastinate the repair. Here are a few steps that you should follow when you find the plumbing problem:
Turn Off the Water Source
You need to stop the flow of water as soon as possible, which means that you need to turn off the water source. If the pipe is gushing water, then you might need to turn off the main water line to the house. In other situations, a smaller solution might be used. For example, a toilet problem can be stopped by twisting the knob behind the toilet to turn off the water.
Mop Up the Excess Water
Once the water has been turned off, then you can start cleaning up the excess water. If there isn’t a lot of water, then you might be able to use old towels to clean up the mess. In other situations, you might need the help of a professional plumbing company to use equipment that can quickly remove large amounts of water.
Dry the Area
Once the water has been cleaned up, it is important to let the area dry completely to avoid mold problems. Many times, it is necessary to use industrial fans to speed up the drying and reduce the risk of mold growth.
Contact a Plumber
Make sure that you fix the plumbing problem to avoid water problems in the future. If you clean up the mess without repairing the original issue, then you will continue experiencing the same problem over and over again. Many times, a simple repair can save you a headache in the future.
Are you dealing with a plumbing emergency? Contact us at Wells Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning for help with the repair: (951) 375-6856