Common Home Plumbing Emergencies

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Common Home Plumbing Emergencies

• Unfortunately, the water pipes installed in our
  homes are not like diamonds theyre not forever.

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They weaken over time and theyre susceptible to
corrosion and cracks. As a result, plumbing
emergencies are sometimes inevitable. Want to
have an idea on what they are? Below is a list of
the most common plumbing emergencies
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Clogged drains Ideally, water and only water
should go down your drains. But we all know this
is quite impossible. Sometimes, no matter how
clean or careful you are about what goes down
your drain, bits and pieces of food, peelings,
paper, and packaging swirl away with the water.
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There are even some people who deliberately pour
grease down the drain, thinking it will go where
the water goes. It doesnt. Grease and oil line
the insides of your pipes and theyll thicken
every time you pour some more down. In the long
run, water wont be able to pass through and
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thus, a clog. For some, this might sound easy.
There are many clog removers in the market. All
you have to do is buy a bottle, pour it down, and
voila! Everythings back to normal. Thats wrong.
Clog removers are often too harsh and too strong.
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Yes, it will melt the clog away but it will also
damage your pipes and lead to rust. Burst
pipesThis one is quite messy. It can flood your
home in a matter of seconds or minutes, depending
on the strength of the water flow.
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Waking up to a flooded living room is definitely
a homemakers nightmare. Its not only unsightly
and damaging, but it can also send people into a
panic. Thats why its very important that
everyone should know where the shut-off valve is
located.
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If this happens, turning the water supply off is
the first thing that should be done. Overflowing
toiletThis sounds disgusting and yes, its more
horrible than a flooded living room. One moment
youre just doing your business as usual and
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then the moment you flush, the water rises and
fills up the bowl instead of going down. The
first thing you must do is to turn the valve in
the lower part of the toilet to cut off the water
supply. If you know how to work the inside of
your toilets tank, do it.
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But if not, just make sure you stop the water
supply, mop the water and whatnot off the floor,
and call a professional plumber. Its a good
thing theres a 24 hour plumbing service in Salt
Lake City. You can choose expert plumbers in Salt
Lake City from the referrals of plumbing-fixture
or home improvement store owners.
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They know the good ones and shun the bad. So heed
their advice for finding the best plumber in
town. http//www.quickresponseplumbing.org