Even if you’ve protected your pipes during the winter, and continue to be mindful of them all year round, finding yourself with a burst pipe is sometimes something that just occurs. When you find yourself with a burst pipe, the steps you take next can mean the difference between a minor inconvenience and a big disaster, and allowing a faulty pipe to go along without any intervention can lead you to a great deal of property damage.
If you want to catch a bursting or faulty pipe in its early stages, you’ll need to know what to look out for. At Plumbing Emergency Rescue, we know the huge difference it can make when it comes to finding a pipe that is about to burst, and finding one that already has, and we know that taking these precautionary steps is more than worth it. A burst pipe doesn’t always go from working fine, to suddenly emitting a gush of water, and there can be more subtle signs to look out for if you’re looking to catch the pipe before a disaster happens. First, you’ll want to take note if you notice any damp spots on walls, through the floor, or on ceilings, as this can be a sign of a pipe in distress. Also, if you’re experiencing a sudden lack of water pressure or you can hear the pipes through the walls, it may be time to call an emergency plumber to have the pipes checked right away.
If a pipe happens to burst, you’ll want to call an emergency plumber as soon as possible, as this is the only way you’ll be able to stop yourself from the property damage and dangers associated with a burst pipe. After you’ve called an emergency plumber, you’ll then want to avoid turning on any lights or using any electronics in the area of the burst pipe, as there could be water leaking through the walls and coming into contact with electrical wires. If you have any furniture, belongings, or other property near the area of the burst pipe, you’ll also want to move it to a secure and dry location as quickly as possible in order to avoid it becoming damaged.
For those in the Long Island, Suffolk County, or Nassau County regions that think they may have a burst pipe, or a pipe on the brink of bursting, we at Plumbing Emergency Rescue are on call 24 hours per day to help.