What Counts as a Plumbing Emergency?
A plumbing emergency can occur any time of the day. These frustrating experiences are made a little easier when you have an emergency plumbing service available. There are certain plumbing emergencies that cannot wait.
You may not know what exactly constitutes a plumbing emergency. There are some obvious signs that you need help right away, yet there are other issues that you may not realize are true emergencies. The following are some problems that are considered plumbing emergencies. These will need immediate attention before they become issues that can result in expensive and frustrating damage.
Rushing Water
If there is water rushing from any part of your home, inside or out, contact an emergency plumber. The rushing water is likely due to a busted pipe somewhere in your plumbing system. Water will do serious damage to your home's infrastructure. The walls, floors, and even the foundation may suffer if the water is left to rush for a prolonged period.
To help mitigate some of the damage, turn the water off at your home's water valve main if you know where the valve is located. Turning off the main water valve will prevent water flow to your entire home. This means you cannot shower, use the sinks, or flush toilets. Therefore, an immediate fix by an emergency plumbing service is necessary.
No Water
Another problem is no water coming from your home's plumbing fixtures. Several issues may cause a lack of water. Frozen pipes are a common issue that prevents water from flowing. When the temperatures dip below a certain level and you have unprotected pipes, the water inside the pipes will solidify and prevent proper water flow until the ice melts.
Frozen pipes can rupture and cause water to flow into your home or into your walls, causing major damage.
A lack of water may also be due to a fault in your main water valve or a clogged tap connection. There might also be an issue with corrosion in your pipes. No matter the reason, you need free-flowing water for your home.
Toilet Issues
A non-functioning toilet is definitely a plumbing emergency, especially if you only have one toilet in your house. An overflowing toilet is likely due to a deep clog. If you cannot unclog the toilet yourself with a plunger, you need a plumber to come and figure out where the clog is located with special equipment.
If you suddenly have a toilet that will not flush or does not have water flowing to the tank, many issues can be the culprit. The issue might not be a difficult fix. Sometimes toilet components break and prevent the toilet from flushing. Still, you need to know exactly what the problem is so you can repair the issue quickly for your toilets to function.
Sewer Main Line Issues
If you see your bathtubs, sinks, and toilets start to back up with wastewater, there is probably an issue with your main sewer line. In this scenario, any water you try to run down your sinks, tubs, and toilets will not go down the drain. The water will simply continue to back into your house.
Problems with your sewer main line are a major concern. If water is backing up into your home, the line may have a leak or a clog. Over time, the main sewer line may rupture or break. This is typically due to age, tree root invasion, or someone driving over the location of your main sewer line.
Plumbing issues always need attention sooner rather than later. If you need an immediate emergency plumbing repair, please contact us at O'Fallon Sewer & Plumbing Repair Service . We are happy to help you during an emergency or with normal plumbing and septic services.
