Calling a plumber during an emergency is your best option. It takes education, training, and experience to address such a situation, while a plumber has the tools and equipment to quickly fix any problem. We’ve found some customers in upstate South Carolina who have tried a DIY approach. But this risks mistakes such as forgetting to turn off the water, which can lead to an uncontrollable spray or torrent once you start loosening connections. Using too much chemical drain cleaner can accelerate corrosion and release toxic fumes. You can avoid these and other mishaps by contacting an emergency plumber in Greenville, SC, when you experience the following:
- No Running Water: You might not think there’s an immediate need for tap water. Like most people, you probably don’t use it for drinking. However, being without tap water means you won’t be able to clean, flush the toilet, wash up, shower, cook, or do anything else that requires a water supply. Plus, you don’t know why there’s no running water; a plumber will find the underlying cause and make the necessary repairs.
- Low Water Pressure: A drop in water pressure can mean there’s a blockage or leak in the mainline or your home plumbing system. The issue is of particular concern when there’s low water pressure everywhere in your house. In some cases, the shutoff valve or water meter valve may be partially closed. But there could be a faulty pressure regulator, or the problem can be in your aging plumbing fixtures.
- Burst Pipe: When a pipe bursts, hundreds of gallons of water can quickly flood your home, damaging furniture, carpeting, flooring, insulation, and even wood framing elements. Immediately turn the water off if you know how to. Then call your local plumber so this dire situation can be dealt with in a fast and professional manner.
- Sewage Backup: Sewage is bad for us; it contains waste, bacteria, fumes, and other things you don’t want in your home. If it backs up from any plumbing fixture, contact an emergency plumber to deal with causes such as a broken pipe, blockage, or invasive tree roots. While this is among the worst plumbing issues as far as the hazards, a plumbing technician can handle it and fix the problem at its source.
- Clogged Drains: Most people have experienced a clogged drain. But if a drain repeatedly clogs, there may be a hidden problem a plumber should check out. The issue may be more serious than you think, especially if multiple drains keep clogging up.
- The Toilet Won’t Flush: If a toilet is stopped up, a blockage in the pipe may be preventing waste from going down. There could also be a leak in the toilet or a problem with one of its moving parts. Plumbers are very familiar with a toilet’s function and inner workings, so can effectively deal with the problem.
- Water Heater Malfunction/Failure: If you’re always getting cold water from the kitchen sink or shower, water is discolored, or smells, your hot water heater may be failing. Such issues can be due to hidden leaks. A leaking water tank can cause pools of water on your basement floor and mold. Our plumbers know what to look for and how to resolve these matters.
- Leaky Faucets: These are more than just annoying. Leaky hardware can be messy, smell, and cause rust and mold. It can even attract pests into your home. That’s not to mention just a slow drip can contribute to higher water bills every month.
- Natural Gas Leak: A plumber can fix your natural gas line and connections too. Call a plumbing company right away if you smell sulfur/rotten eggs or hear hissing from gas lines or gas-using appliances. Inhaling gas can be deadly and a leak also risks a fire or explosion.
Call Waldrop
When you need an emergency plumber in Greenville, SC, Waldrop is ready to deal with any issue in your home. We’re experienced in leak detection, kitchen and bathroom plumbing, water heater, gas line, and sewer line services. For plumbing as well as AC and heating services in Greenville and Spartanburg Counties, schedule service online or call 864-536-0887 today.
