When You Need To Call An Emergency Plumber

Most plumbing problems can wait until your local plumber can fit you into their schedule. However, sometimes there are plumbing emergencies. These can range from not having any water to risking a water heater explosion, and everything in between. 

The truth is that most plumbing emergencies are preventable with regular plumbing maintenance. So, the damage caused to your home when your toilet backed up and flooded the entire first floor? That probably could have been prevented if you had your septic tank inspected and pumped regularly. 

Below, your Beverly plumbers are discussing a few examples of plumbing emergencies. 

Toilet Is Overflowing

If your toilet is overflowing with no end in sight, you should call your emergency plumber. Toilets overflow for a few reasons. It can be a sewer system backup, which we will discuss below. It can also overflow due to a blockage or an issue with the mechanism in the tank that is responsible for starting and stopping the flow of water. 

Flooded Basement

A flooded basement can lead to major problems if it is not handled immediately and properly. If you see water pooling on your floor, that is your sign to call an emergency plumber. You should also reach out if you see watermarks or if you are unsure. That can be a sign of a larger issue that an expert is able to address to prevent major losses in the future. 

Leaking Pipes 

A leaking pipe is a fast way to flood your basement or other parts of your home. Steel pipes being exposed to oxygen and minerals can cause corrosion, which leads your pipes to decay and leak. Many times pipes can be salvaged with pipe lining.  If you notice a pipe is leaking (you might see an exposed pipe in your basement or notice water pooling inside of the house), turn off the main water valve and call your emergency plumber right away. 

Leaking Appliance

If you see water pooling underneath your refrigerator or coming from your dishwasher, that can indicate an issue with your plumbing. If it is not addressed immediately, there can be more issues with your appliances and pipes in the future. Whether your fridge, dishwasher or washing machine is leaking, you should call an emergency plumber.

Jewelry Dropped Down the Drain

Your wedding ring or your pearl earrings dropped down the drain and you can’t get them out. Not only are these items valuable to you, they can also cause issues in your drain if you do not get them out. The best way to safely retrieve them is using a drain camera inspection. Call your emergency plumber to get your jewelry out of your drain safely.

Sewer System Backup

A sewer backup is many homeowners’ worst nightmare. One minute everything is fine, the next minute there is raw sewage filling up your bathtub and sinks. Sewage backups most often occur because of a clogged sewer line. They can also be caused when your septic tank is too full. Either way, it’s not something you want to experience. If your sewer system is backing up, call us ASAP.

Clogged Pipes or Drain

A clogged drain, clogged pipe, or clogged sink disposal can be a pain amidst your normal routine. Getting them taken care of ASAP can help you return to normalcy, as well as prevent further issues with your plumbing. Call your emergency plumber today to get your plumbing unclogged.

 

Your Emergency Is Our Emergency!

The previous examples listed are a handful of the common emergencies we serve. If you’re unsure if your issue is an emergency, give us a call at 617-2730-777. We want to put you at ease and get your life back to normal ASAP!

 

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3 Things Every Homeowner Should Know How To Do

Turn Off The Water

If your toilets are overflowing or your pipes are leaking, shutting off the main water valve can temporarily stop the flow of water coming into the home. Depending on your location, the main water shut-off valve might be located in the ground near the property line, usually covered by a small plastic lid. For others, it will be located inside of the home. It is usually located in the basement if there is one, near the water heater, or under the kitchen sink. However, it can really be located anywhere. 

Once you know where it is, know how to turn it off. If it is a “wheel” valve, then the term “righty-tighty, lefty-loosey” should apply. Turn the valve all the way to the right to shut off the water. If it is a lever valve, you will most likely turn the lever 90-degrees so it is no longer parallel with the pipe. 

Turn Off The Gas

If your water heater is acting funny and you smell gas, or if you smell gas in general, it is a good idea to know how to shut off the gas if safe to do so. Know where the main valve for your gas line is located and know how to turn it off. While some valves can be turned by hand, others need a special wrench. If yours is one of the latter, make sure you keep a wrench near the valve just in case. 

Remember, when gas reaches a high enough concentration, even static electricity from your clothing can cause an explosion. If the smell of gas is very strong, or if you are unsure of what to do, remove all people and pets from the home and call 911. 

Turn Off The Electricity

Water and electricity don’t mix. That means if your basement is flooding and the water could come into contact with power cords, wall outlets, or other electrical devices, you need to shut off the electricity if safe to do so. If water has already come into contact with electrical items, do not touch the water as it can be harboring electricity. 

To turn off your home’s electricity, you need to locate the main electrical panel, also called a circuit breaker or a fuse box. This is usually in the basement or garage, but may be in a hallway, closet, or another location. There are usually two switches located at the top of the panel that control the electricity for the entire home. Flip both of these to off.

Need An Emergency Plumber? Call Us!

If you are experiencing any of the plumbing emergencies we have discussed in this blog, or even one we didn’t touch on, you can call Dash Drains for assistance. Located in Beverly, MA, we are happy to serve the Greater Boston area. We will get to you as soon as possible and try to find a way to temporarily fix the problem until we have time to complete a full assessment and find a permanent solution. 

Call us any time, day or night, for emergency plumbing services!