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Burst Pipes

Burst Pipes

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No one ever anticipates an emergency. If we did, then it wouldn’t be classified as an emergency. When faced with a burst pipe, most homeowners know to immediately contact a professional plumber to have the problem seen to and solved as soon as possible. But do you know how to handle a burst pipe emergency while you’re waiting for the plumber to arrive?

A pipe can burst for many reasons. From a crack in the pipe that just endured too much pressure, or a pipe that expanded and burst. Tree roots can also damage pipes and cause it to burst. The possibilities are endless. The point is that when you are presented with such a scenario, do you know what to do?

Tips on Dealing with Burst Pipes

There are crucially important things you can do during the time you’re waiting for the plumber to arrive that will lessen the damage to your property. These things will also go a long way in helping you to mitigate the damage and inconvenience that a burst pipe will cause to your property and your life.

Here are a few things to do immediately after discovering burst pipes on your property…

Turn Off Water Supply

The first thing to do once you notice a burst pipe on your property is to cut the water supply immediately. You can turn off the water supply to your property at the metre or at the main water valve. You will then need to drain the water system so that the water will stop flooding the inside of your home, causing more damage.

This can be done by flushing the toilet and turning on all the faucets in the home. This will all help the water to drain from the pipes at a far quicker rate. Should water have leaked on or near electrical appliances, it is important to turn off the electricity to the home because it poses a severe danger.

Turn Off the Geyser

While you’re waiting for the plumber to arrive, switch the geyser off. Once you’ve switched it off, turn on your hot water taps to reduce the pressure in the pipes and help drain the water. Once there isn’t any more water spilling into the home, and there is no threat of water leaking into appliances and into the geyser, you may start investigating the root of the burst pipe.

This will enable you to provide the plumber with important information once they arrive at the property. It will also help to save some time for the plumber to rather get down to business as soon as possible.

Partner with Plumb Time Plumbing Co. for 24/7 Emergency Plumbing Services

Since 2010, Plumb Time Plumbing Co. has been providing the West and North Rand areas of Gauteng with quality 24/7 emergency plumbing services. We are seasoned professionals who are able to provide our valued clients with the very best plumbing services on the market.

Our passion for our industry is obvious in everything we do and we continue to work hard to provide our clients with the services they’ve come to expect from us. We are proud of our customer satisfaction rate and continue to work hard to far exceed all the expectations placed on us.

We have a dedicated and committed crew who are all seasoned in dealing with burst pipes. Burst pipes can frequently cause a number of other problems in the home or at your office – the problem with the latter is all the computers and documents that may be ruined during the ordeal. This is why you will need the expertise that Plumb Time Plumbing Co. has to offer when dealing with the effects of this devastation on your property. The team is fully equipped to quickly locate any burst pipe that isn’t visible to the eye making use of gas and acoustics leak detection methods.

If you would like to learn more about our value-adding services and how we can help you to handle any plumbing emergency, any time of the day or night, then contact Plumb Time Plumbing Co. today. Our team is at hand to provide you with all the information you will need to make a fully informed decision regarding your future plumbing services and requirements.
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