Being in a situation that is deemed an emergency can be scary. Often you don’t know what you are supposed to do and who you should contact. This can be when you are involved in a car accident where there are injuries or even being hit with a huge storm. There are also emergencies that are considered but happen to fall within a specific category. If you are in your home and you start to smell gas leaking this is an emergency that you want to contact the gas company. It can be dangerous if left untreated. The gas company can shut off the gas to your house while you have a professional come out and locate the problem. You can also be suffering from a plumbing disaster that is considered an emergency and a plumber should be called out right away. If you allow a problem with your plumbing go without repair it can lead to major water damage as well as contaminants that can be dangerous to you and your family.
Agape Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing Outlines Common Plumbing Emergencies
Water Heater Leaking: One of the most common problems that homeowners have that is considered an emergency is when the water heater fails. You can probably imagine what the outcome will be. You have a large tank that is filled with gallons of water. The seam or connection breaks and all that water has to go somewhere. The water will start to leak out rather fast and that is why many homes suffer from water damage as a result. You want to make sure that if you suspect that your water heater is in need of replacement you have it done before this fateful day. If you do find yourself with a flooding water heater you need to shut off the water to the house and call a plumber right away.
Sump Pump Problems: The sump pump is often found installed in the basement of many homes. The reason is that water tends to get in these areas and needs a way to get out. The pump will start to work when water is present and remove it as quick as possible. If you have a sump pump that has stopped working your basement can start to fill with water causing all kinds of damage. Be sure to call out a plumber at the first sign of a damaged sump pump.
Sewer Backup in Basement: This is not something that anyone wants to have to deal with. Having water leaking that is considered fresh is one thing but having sewer water backing up into your house is whole other problem. You may start to notice this foul water coming back up through the toilets, sinks or showers. This is a bad situation because you have organisms and contaminants that are dangerous as soon as they get in the house. You need to make sure that you call out a professional plumber right away to find out why the sewer is backing in the house.
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