What to Do in A Plumbing Emergency?
When you own a home or business, at some point attention to certain areas can become apparent, especially if maintenance has not been kept up or warning
It is no fun at all for anyone if there is flooding in toilets, burst pipework or leaks showing through wall cavities. Cabinetry, flooring may need to be replaced or wall cavities accessed to find the source to the problem.
Preparation is always the key but sometimes we are not so lucky and are caught short and could be left in a puddle of mess.
Got a Puddle to Attend to
- Water Supply Shutdown
- Water Heaters
- Contact Your Plumber
- Attend to Leaks
Water Supply Shutdown
Quickly turnoff the closest water source to the problem. If it’s the toilet the tap down the side of the cistern. When there is a flooding coming from certain areas it is best to turn off the water mains usually found at the front of the home.
Water Heaters
To protect your water heaters, it is best to switch off to stop the re heating as this can cause heat build up and could destroy the unit. If you have a gas hot water system, switch the gas off first.
Contact Your Plumber
When you call the plumber, you can be guided on how best to deal with the emergency until a professional arrives.
Attend to Leaks
If you can see where a leak is coming from place buckets, containers or rags to soak up the leak. Another option could be to open up drains and spigots as this will help to release the water build up that is still in pipes after the mains have been switched off.
When You Have A Plumbing Emergency
No matter what the emergency is, Mainline Plumbing Cheap Hot water and Gas are available to you 24/7 to attend to your plumbing needs. Contact the team today at Bunbury 9791 1608 or Dunsborough on 9759 1317.