{"id":565,"date":"2020-06-08T11:00:19","date_gmt":"2020-06-08T15:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/?p=565"},"modified":"2020-06-05T08:28:47","modified_gmt":"2020-06-05T12:28:47","slug":"how-to-mitigate-loss-from-a-plumbing-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/how-to-mitigate-loss-from-a-plumbing-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Mitigate Loss from a Plumbing Emergency"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The last thing any homeowner wants to deal with is a\nplumbing problem\u2014they\u2019re often messy, they\u2019re inconvenient, and they can lead\nto significant property damage. Of course, it\u2019s not possible to prevent all\nemergencies, so if you have an emergency of the plumbing variety, it\u2019s\nimportant to have a professional plumber you can call right away. You have that\nwith our team! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many homeowners don\u2019t actually know what \u201cqualifies\u201d as a\nplumbing emergency, and think they\u2019re left to solve the problem on their own.\nThis is rarely the case, we\u2019re always here for your plumbing emergency. But\nthere are things you can do to mitigate significant damage or inconvenience\nuntil we can get to your home. Read on to learn more! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Overflowing Toilet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This can be quite a messy and even unhygienic problem. In\nmost cases, the toilet will stop overflowing on its own if you don\u2019t try\nflushing it again\u2014trust us, if it overflowed, don\u2019t try flushing it again!\u2014and\nyou can mitigate the issue by soaking up as much water as possible with towels.\nIf it keeps going, however, the best thing you can do is use the water shut off\nbehind the toilet itself, or the main water shut off to your home, while you\nwait for help to arrive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Clogged Sink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Truthfully, this isn\u2019t always an emergency. Sometimes it can\nbe a very superficial clog, and all you\u2019ll need to remove it is a plunger and a\nlittle bit of \u201celbow grease.\u201d But in some cases, if the clog is really bad and\nyou have dirty, backed up water in your sink or bathtub, you need a plumber\nright away. Again, the best thing you can do until we get there is shut the\nwater off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Blocked Sewer Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Have you noticed multiple drains are backed up and there\u2019s a foul odor wafting through and around your home? This is, unfortunately, a sign that you have a backed-up sewer line. The main sewer line is one of the most important components of your plumbing system, so you want to have it resolved by one of our pros right away. In the meantime, we urge you and your family to not flush any toilets in your home or deal with too much food waste until we get there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pipe Leak<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We all fear the dreaded gushing pipe spreading water across the kitchen floor. Truth be told, leaks are usually much more subtle than that, and you won\u2019t often notice it until you see water dripping onto the floor out from the cabinet under your sink. Unfortunately, this means the leak has been going on for a while and may have caused damage. It\u2019s best to avoid using that particular sink or plumbing appliance that caused the issue until help arrives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Wait<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Whatever your plumbing issue is, the best thing you can do\nis call the pros right away. Waiting on a problem and assuming it\u2019s not an\nemergency can lead to bigger problems and wasted dollars. Don\u2019t leave your\nplumbing issues to chance! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For reliable emergency plumbing services<\/a>, contact AW Heating & Cooling<\/a>\u2014\u201cYour Comfort Specialists.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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