{"id":1420,"date":"2023-06-12T13:28:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-12T17:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.margoplumbing.com\/blog\/?p=1420"},"modified":"2023-06-16T19:58:20","modified_gmt":"2023-06-16T23:58:20","slug":"how-to-know-if-its-a-plumbing-emergency-or-not","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.margoplumbing.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/how-to-know-if-its-a-plumbing-emergency-or-not\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Know if It\u2019s a Plumbing Emergency or Not"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Time can be of the essence when there\u2019s a plumbing emergency. You need to get professional help immediately! But what if you\u2019re not sure? Is the plumbing problem you\u2019re experiencing really an emergency, or can you wait and schedule a regular appointment with a plumber? Here are some tips for sorting that question out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

When in Doubt, Don\u2019t Hesitate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It would definitely be better to err on the side of caution when it comes to your plumbing. Water damage can cause major problems. Beyond just being a mess to clean up, it can soak into the structure of your home and cause rot and mold, and even do electrical damage if the problem happens to be near your electrical panel or other major wiring. If you\u2019re not sure whether you\u2019re truly experiencing an emergency, treating it as an emergency would be safer than letting the problem get worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leaks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If water is flowing from somewhere it shouldn\u2019t be, even if it isn\u2019t a huge gush or geyser, it\u2019s an emergency. First, find your main water shutoff. It will be on the side of the house closest to the water source. This will be closest to the street if you have municipal water, or nearest the well if you do not. Then get a plumber to come address your problem immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frozen Pipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During the winter, when a pipe gets too cold, the water inside it may freeze. This does more than just prevent water from flowing. Water expands when it freezes, and the force of that expansion can cause the pipe to rupture. You need a plumber right away! Don\u2019t try to thaw the pipe yourself with a space heater or hair dryer: the rapid change in temperature can worsen the problem. You need an emergency plumber in Pine Brook, NJ<\/a>, ideally before the ice melts and you end up with a major leak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If none of the plumbing fixtures in your home are providing any water, you can probably tell that you\u2019ve got an emergency on your hands. First, check with the neighbors or with your municipal water source. It could be that there\u2019s a problem that has nothing to do with your home. If the neighbors have water and your utility says nothing is wrong, you need a plumber urgently. When your whole house is lacking water, there\u2019s probably a big problem with the main water line that connects the city\u2019s water main to your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sewer Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are your toilets backing up? Is dirty water flooding into your tub or shower? Has a very smelly puddle suddenly appeared in your yard, above where the sewer line runs? For your health, you need to treat this as an emergency. The germs and gasses from sewage are dangerous. Sometimes, sewer pipes become blocked or cracked, and it\u2019s critical to have them repaired promptly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Non-Emergency Concerns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your problem only affects a single fixture, and you can shut off the water to that fixture, you can safely wait to have it repaired. If your water heater is making a rumbling noise or providing lukewarm water instead of truly hot, you will definitely want a plumber to take a look, but it is not an emergency. And if you have one clogged drain that you can\u2019t unplug yourself, that is also a job for a plumber, but it can wait for a regularly scheduled appointment.
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Contact MarGo Plumbing Heating Cooling Inc. today<\/strong><\/a> to get prompt assistance with your plumbing emergency!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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