{"id":1297,"date":"2022-06-06T11:00:22","date_gmt":"2022-06-06T15:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/?p=1297"},"modified":"2022-06-03T17:46:29","modified_gmt":"2022-06-03T21:46:29","slug":"how-do-know-if-need-emergency-plumbing-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/how-do-know-if-need-emergency-plumbing-help\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Know If I Need Emergency Plumbing Help?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"water-spill-on-floor\"Plumbing problems cause worry, even smaller ones like clogged drains. When the problems are larger, they might make you feel panicked and think you need a professional plumber on site ASAP.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We offer <\/span>24-hour plumbing in Des Plaines, IL<\/span><\/a> because we understand how urgent plumbing troubles can be for homeowners. Bad plumbing can lead to a complete loss of water, backed-up sewer lines, and flooding. Our plumbers are here \u2018round the clock to ease your worries and protect your home.<\/span><\/p>\n

But how can you know if the plumbing problem is an actual emergency or only seems like one? We\u2019ll look into this question to help you know how to manage the next plumbing crisis to come along.<\/span><\/p>\n

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When in doubt, treat it as an emergency<\/b><\/h3>\n

This is a good rule of thumb. If you\u2019re dealing with something that <\/span>feels<\/span><\/i> like an emergency and poses an imminent threat to your home or its hygiene, it\u2019s best not to over-analyze the problem. Call an emergency plumber. Even if it turns out that it wasn\u2019t an emergency, you won\u2019t regret having asked for fast help. Peace of mind is immensely valuable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Can you temporarily stop or avoid the problem?<\/b><\/h3>\n

A plumbing issue can be serious without requiring immediate attention. This is true of most sink and shower clogs. You\u2019ll want assistance, but you won\u2019t need to call in the middle of the night for help. However, if stopping the problem requires that you shut off the water to the entire house (such as with a burst pipe) then you have an emergency\u2014because you\u2019ll have to do without water until it\u2019s solved!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Is the problem limited to one area?<\/b><\/h3>\n

A single clogged toilet or broken shower is an annoyance, but if you have more than one bathroom in your house and can temporarily use the other facilities, you probably won\u2019t need immediate emergency plumbing. Problems that affect most of the house, however, deserve a fast response. If all the toilets and drains in your house start to clog, that likely means a major problem with the sewer line, and that\u2019s definitely an emergency.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some specific plumbing problems that require an emergency response<\/b><\/h3>\n

Here are several of the more common emergency plumbing problems we deal with. We recommend calling us as soon as these problems arise.<\/span><\/p>\n