Many homeowners don't think about their home's plumbing very often until a problem occurs. Some plumbing problems are more serious than others and may require emergency plumbing services. Situations where you may want to contact an emergency plumber include:

Frozen Pipes

If you live in a very cold climate, you need to pay close attention to the pipes in your home during the winter months. If temperatures drop dramatically overnight and you suspect that your pipes may be frozen, it is important to contact a plumber immediately. If frozen pipes are not addressed quickly, extensive damage can occur as the frozen water expands. It is much better to pay for the services of an emergency plumber than have to replace sections of pipes in your home because they have cracked.

Severely Clogged Toilet

Backed-up toilets are never fun to deal with. There are many things you can do yourself to try to unclog a toilet, but sometimes the clog is too big and too far down in the pipes to be easily repaired without professional help. If you have a malfunctioning clogged toilet, you will most likely need a plumber to clear the pipes so your toilet works properly again. If you live in a home with only one bathroom, you will probably need to call an emergency plumber if the problem occurs outside of normal business hours.

Hot Water Heater Problems

Hot water is essential for many day-to-day activities, so having a hot water heater that is not working properly can be very frustrating. If your hot water heater stops working in the evening or on a weekend, an emergency plumber can repair it for you so you can access hot water again. In the event that your hot water heater is leaking a large amount of water, you should call a plumber immediately no matter what time of day it is.

Flooded Basement

While heavy rains and storms can lead to a flooded basement, in many cases floods are caused by plumbing problems inside the home. When there are several inches of water on your basement floor, it can be difficult to determine exactly what the problem is. An emergency plumber will be able to assess the situation and make repairs quickly to stop the water from leaking out of a broken pipe. A flood from a broken pipe can cause a lot of damage, so call a plumber as quickly as possible; after the leak is repaired you will need to have the water removed fast to prevent the growth of mold and mildew. 

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