There is one problem that can cause a cascading effect in the home and that is when the boiler or hot water heater breaks down.
When the boiler in the home stops working for one reason or another it means that not only is there no hot water available for something like a bath, there is no heating either, and this can be a major problem for people who live in cold areas of the country. A broken water heater means that there will not be any hot water to run through the plumbing.
When either of these two go wrong it is usually a problem that can only be fixed by a professional plumber. Equipment such as a boiler or water heater should not be meddled with by a person who has no knowledge or experience of it. In fact it can be extremely dangerous to mess around with a boiler, especially if it is gas powered.
Faulty boilers have been responsible for a lot of accidents in the past, so as soon as you think that your own boiler may have a problem, you need to call out a plumber to check it out regardless of what time it is.
A good plumber will come out to repair a problem boiler or water heater at 2am on a Sunday if required. The priority is not their own sleep, but your own safety and comfort. Plumbers that are fully trained with years of experience can recognize potential problems before they occur, which is why you will often hear that it is recommended to have the boiler checked each year. A 24-7 plumber will also be prepared to help you repair any problems that occur with plumbing in the home or workplace.