What To Do In A Plumbing Emergency? Quick Tips For New Homeowners

House properties can have issues that are not prominent during a house viewing but do become noticeable after you move in. If you are a new homeowner, it is likely that you may not be equipped with the necessary information to handle emergencies related to systems in the house. If you do not react adequately or take too long, the likelihood of the problem worsening and the damage increase can be higher. One system that requires an immediate response in an emergency is plumbing. 

 

Why should you react immediately during a plumbing emergency?

Water can quickly gather in the affected areas when the plumbing system fails. The flooding can severely impact any electronic devices, fabrics and furnishings, and it may even seep into cracks in the flooring and affect the rooms below. The moisture could even compromise the integrity of walls and lead to mould formation, contaminating the entire home. Even a small leak could cause considerable damage over time; hence, you need to respond as soon as possible. 

 

What should you do?

Fortunately, plumbing issues are not overly complicated to handle. If you pay attention to a few tips, you can successfully repair the system and stop any damage to your home. So make sure to stay calm and approach the situation appropriately. 

 

Turn off the closest water source.

The first thing you should do is shut off the water supply. In the case of water leaks, it could be as simple as turning the faucet off. However, in case of leaks in the pipes itself, you may need to search for the water shut-off valve. These are installed in the plumbing system to stop water supply to an area while ensuring the rest of the house has access to running water. It helps control leaks and ensures that we can easily carry out repairs.

 

Find and handle any smaller leaks

In case of a significant problem, several areas in the plumbing could be leaking. You need to make sure each of these is addressed to control the damage to the property. You can fix some leaks temporarily with a water pipe epoxy. This acts as a firm protective coating on top of the hole or crack and stops water from seeping out. If you are unable to acquire it, you could use winding pipe tape or duct tape to stop the leak temporarily. However, these are not sufficiently waterproof, so you need to call professional repair services immediately. 

 

Contact professional repair services to fix the issue

At any point, do not try to fix the problem yourself. While applying a temporary covering or coating to stop the leak is alright, do not attempt to repair the system. There is a high chance you may break parts of the plumbing or cause cracks which could further complicate the issue. Instead, contact professional plumbing repair services as soon as you notice the emergency. We have the experience and knowledge to conduct repairs correctly and ensure the system’s integrity.

 

Plumbing emergencies can quickly get out of hand, so make sure to do the above. It is also vital that you need to be patient. Applying quick fixes could cause more harm than good, especially to a system as delicate as plumbing. Therefore, once you have shut the water off and temporarily stopped the leak, contact us at Adams care, and our professional plumbers will help you.