With just under 1.5 million people within its borders, Suffolk County is the fourth most heavily populated county in the entire state of New York. There’s a lot to love about life here, but when issues arise with your home it can make it somewhat more difficult to really enjoy yourself. In particular, plumbing problems can ruin a day and need to be dealt with quickly.
As such, we here at Pluming Emergency Rescue feel that knowing some of the key steps to take when a plumbing emergency arises is important. Here are some things to keep in mind.
- First, determine whether or not it’s really an emergency. A leaky faucet that has a slow but steady drip probably doesn’t need immediate attention, but a burst pipe under the sink that’s spewing water obviously will. Also, if it’s something that could be easily handled on your own like a clogged toilet, it pays to try out your own efforts first.
- If there is a serious leak, you’ll need to turn off the water supply to the pipe – and potentially the entire home. Head to the main shutoff valve and turn off the water to ensure that no more leaking occurs.
- Now identify the issue directly. Was it a burst pipe? Try to spot the break. What about a clogged toilet? Can you use the plunger to fix it, or is the plunger not enough? A few minutes of troubleshooting is a good idea – either you will be able to fix the problem on your own, or you will at least be able to give your plumber details about what to expect.
- If the issue demands it, it’s time to contact an emergency plumber. Not all plumbing services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you might need to look past the obvious choices and make sure that you call a plumber that will help you no matter what time it is.
These simple steps will help you through a plumbing emergency. They’re easy to take, and well worth remembering when a major issue occurs.