Water leaks
Water leaks? Don’t panic, here’s what to do!
Water leakage emergencies are one of the most important jobs we manage, because we know how quickly a plumbing problem can turn into serious water damage or a completely unlivable situation in a home. When you need an emergency plumber in Maidstone or surrounding areas, you just need to pick up the phone and contact us, and we’ll be there soon.
We want to help you curb those feelings of panic when you have a large plumbing leak. Here’s what you can do when you find you have leaky pipes or leaky devices.
1. Shut off the water to the house
You want to stop the water damage as soon as possible (as well as the waste of water). So the first step to take when you discover a large leak in the plumbing of the house is to shut off the water supply. Take some time now to find the position of the valve that closes the water supply. It should be located near the water meter. Turn it until the water flow stops, and do not turn it back on until the plumbers have given the OK. They will probably take care to turn it back on anyway. Make sure other people in the house know where the valve is in case they are the only ones at home when the problem occurs. (And remember how to turn it: “right, tight, left-handed, loose.” In other words, turn the valve counterclockwise to close it.)
We recommend installing an automatic shut-off valve if your home doesn’t already have one; this automatically shuts off the water supply in case of leaks and is useful for periods when no one is at home.
2. Disconnect electrical appliances
In the event of huge water leakage problems, we recommend that you interrupt the power supply to the whole house through the electrical panel. In most cases, however, it is only necessary to disconnect the appliances in the area, such as the lamps. This helps to avoid potential high voltage shocks.
3. Remove all valuables in the area
Eliminate anything in the area of the leak that could be damaged by water. If possible, delete everything, as this will make it easier for plumbers to take care of the repair work.
4. Call a licensed plumbing contractor
Now that you’ve stopped more water from escaping into the house, call an emergency plumber. Make sure he is a licensed and insured plumber, as this not only guarantees the best quality repair work, but also protects you in the event of damage to the home.
5. Remove as much water as possible
While you wait for the emergency plumbers to reach you, dive in and remove the water that has already escaped. Put the towels down to absorb the water, or use a mop. You do not want to give water the opportunity to penetrate the building material and create rot and mould. These are difficult to fix, so you want to see it doesn’t have a chance to get started.
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