{"id":1122,"date":"2021-02-15T11:00:37","date_gmt":"2021-02-15T16:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/?p=1122"},"modified":"2021-06-19T19:26:36","modified_gmt":"2021-06-19T23:26:36","slug":"what-do-in-plumbing-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/what-do-in-plumbing-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do in a Plumbing Emergency"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"woman-catching-water-in-bucket-under-sink\"When you\u2019re looking for a great plumbing company, you probably want one that offers emergency services (even if you don\u2019t know it yet). As much as we hope they would, problems like severe leaks, clogs, and other plumbing problems don\u2019t always choose to show up during regular business hours. Since your plumbing system is vital to your home\u2019s functionality it makes sense that when you do <\/em>have a plumbing emergency, you want it to be taken care of right away.<\/p>\n

But how do you know what constitutes as an emergency? When is it \u201cworth it\u201d to give us a call? Sure, obviously if there is water gushing out of a pipe and into your home and you don\u2019t know where your main water shut off is, it\u2019s clearly an emergency. But some signs are more subtle. We can tell you that if you detect a sewer line leak, a slab leak (a leak in a pipe underground) or a sudden decline in water pressure, it\u2019s an emergency! So, what should you do next?<\/p>\n

First, Shut the Water Off<\/h2>\n

Every household has a main water line shut-off valve that cuts off the water supply to the whole home. You should ensure that each household member knows where this is located and how to use it. The moment there is any kind of problem with your plumbing system, shut off the water and you\u2019ll keep the issue from growing worse.<\/p>\n

In many cases, individual plumbing outlets have their own <\/em>shut-off valves, which cut off water to them while keeping the water flowing in other parts of your home. Your sink faucets and toilets, for instance, probably have their own. If you are sure that the problem is localized to one of these appliances, then you can shut the water off there instead of at the main water line.<\/p>\n

Decide How Long You Can Wait<\/h2>\n

In most cases, whether or not a plumbing problem is an emergency depends on the extent of the damage it\u2019s caused or is causing, and if you can wait for regular business hours. If the damage is localized to a toilet, for example, and you have another toilet in the home, you may choose to wait and that\u2019s completely okay!<\/p>\n

If, however, you have to shut off your main water line to stop further damage and it\u2019s a Friday night, it warrants an emergency call.<\/p>\n

Consider Your Peace of Mind<\/h2>\n

In many cases, a plumbing emergency doesn\u2019t have to be defined by the damage that it\u2019s causing, but just by how you feel about the issue. We understand that plumbing issues of any <\/em>kind can feel urgent, and we are here for you. We handle plumbing issues of all types and if you feel it\u2019s an emergency, then we want to help you take care of it right away!<\/p>\n

For expert plumbing service, including emergency plumbing in Glenview, IL<\/a>, installations, or maintenance contact Reliance Plumbing Sewer & Drainage, Inc.<\/a> Our knowledgeable plumbers serve the North Shore and Northwest Chicago suburbs. Rely on Reliance!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Other than panicking, it can be hard to know what to do when a plumbing emergency strikes your home. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[81],"tags":[186,99],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1122"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1122"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1122\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1181,"href":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1122\/revisions\/1181"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1122"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1122"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1122"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}