Tips for Navigating a Plumbing Emergency

As an experienced plumber offering 24/7 emergency plumbing services for the Worcester area, we've seen our share of backups, overflows, and even dangerous gas leaks. We've put together this handy guide for navigating your next plumbing emergency.

What Constitutes a Plumbing Emergency

A plumbing emergency involves a situation that could cause significant damage to your property, pose a health risk, or disrupt essential services in your Worcester home. If you've got escalating water issues, potential flooding, or a strong sewer or gas smell, having the number handy for a local plumber who offers emergency plumbing services can be a real game-changer.

More common plumbing emergencies that we see include:

• Burst or Leaking Pipes: A burst pipe or a persistent, fast-moving leak, especially inside a wall or under the floor, can cause extensive water damage.
• Sewer Backups: Sewage backing up into your home from drains is a serious health hazard and an emergency.
• Gas Leaks: A strong smell of gas is an immediate and extremely dangerous emergency, requiring you to evacuate the home and call emergency services.
• Overflowing Toilets and Sinks: If the toilet or sink is overflowing and plunging doesn't work, this is considered an emergency because it can quickly flood and damage your home.
• Complete Loss of Water Supply: If you experience a sudden and total loss of water to your home, it could signal a serious problem with your water service line.
• Water Heater Issues: Leaky water heaters can quickly become a serious issue, especially if you can't shut off the water supply or smell gas.
• Frozen Pipes: In cold weather, pipes that freeze and burst can cause significant water damage.

If you need water leak detection & repairs, help with gas fittings, or other emergency plumbing services in the Worcester area, call the plumbers at Best Deal Water Heaters today at 774-249-9581 for 24/7 assistance!

So You Have a Plumbing Emergency—Now What?

If you've found yourself in the midst of a plumbing emergency, a prompt response can mitigate further damage and prevent minor issues from becoming major problems. Proactive efforts like locating your water shut-off valves, taking steps to prevent frozen pipes, having an emergency kit on hand, and keeping your plumber's phone number handy are all steps you can take ahead of time that can save you valuable time when disaster strikes.

• Remain calm and prioritize safety—never touch wet appliances or electrical cords!
• Turn off a local valve to the problem area, or engage the main water shut-off.
• For gas water heaters, switch the thermostat to "pilot," and for electric models, turn off power at the breaker.
• Relieve pressure and drain lines by opening the lowest cold water faucets in your home.
• Document damage, contain and clean up the mess, and avoid DIY fixes.
• Call for emergency plumbing services!

When you have a plumbing emergency, the pros at Best Deal Water Heaters have you covered! Keep our number handy and call us right away to request emergency plumbing services in the Worcester area.