Reliable Lexington Emergency Plumber
While any plumbing problem in your home is cause for concern, not all qualify as emergencies. As a homeowner, it’s essential to know the difference. For example, a constantly running toilet likely isn’t an emergency. To stop it, you only need to turn off the toilet’s supply valve while you wait for regular business hours. However, if the valve supplying a toilet or its supply pipe springs a leak, that qualifies as an emergency. By asking yourself the following questions, you can decide if you need an emergency plumber in Lexington, KY. First, is your plumbing problem actively damaging your home? Or does the problem risk the safety of your home’s occupants? Second, is there anything you can do to contain the problem yourself? If you answered yes to either of the first questions and no to the second, your problem’s an emergency.
The following situations typically constitute a plumbing emergency.
- Gas leaks
- Burst pipes
- Leaking water heater
- Backed up sewer line
- Loss of running water
Leaking gas lines are among the most dangerous of all plumbing emergencies. If you smell gas anywhere in your home, you must immediately act. First, evacuate everyone from your home. As you leave, remember to keep your front door open to help ventilate the premises. Once you’re a safe distance away, contact your natural gas provider and emergency services. The former will turn off your home’s gas supply, and the latter will check inside your home. Once you get the all-clear, contact us so we can dispatch a plumber to your location.