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Why You Should You Check Your Pipes Now, Before Winter Arrives ?

If you are a homeowner, one of the things you may have to deal with at some point is a broken drain pipe. A broken drain pipe can cause water damage to your home, so it is important to know what to do if this happens. In this blog post, we will discuss what you should do if you experience a broken drain pipe and what you should not do. We will also provide tips on how to prevent a broken drain pipe from happening in the first place. Let’s get started!

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If you have a broken drain pipe, it is important to take care of the problem as soon as possible. A broken drain pipe can cause serious damage to your home and may even lead to health problems. 

There are a few things you should do if you have a broken drain pipe:

1. Call a professional. 

If you have a broken drain pipe, it is best to call a professional plumber to fix the problem. Trying to fix the problem yourself could make it worse and may even cause further damage to your home.

2. Turn off the water. 

If you have a broken drain pipe, it is important to turn off the water to your home immediately. This will help prevent any further damage from occurring.

3. Clean up the area. 

Once the water is turned off, you will need to clean up any water that has leaked out. This may require using a wet/dry vacuum or mopping up the area with towels.

4. Repair the pipe. 

Once the area is clean, you can then begin to repair the broken pipe. This should be done by a professional plumber as they will have the necessary tools and experience to do so properly.

5. Prevent future problems. 

Once the broken pipe has been repaired, it is important to take steps to prevent future problems from occurring. This may include fixing any other damaged pipes in your home or making sure that trees and shrubs are not growing too close to your home’s foundation.

5 Emergency Plumbing Tips Every Homeowner Should Know

If you have a broken drain pipe under your slab, it is important to know what to do in order to fix the problem. 

A household 1/2″ copper water pipe has frozen and cracked. Water is leaking from the crack into an unfinished basement area, the background is oriented strand board (OSB) and ice. This type of crack can happen in cold areas with poor insulation. The water inside the pipe freezes causing the crack, once water starts to flow a large amount of damage can quickly occur.

Here are five emergency plumbing tips every homeowner should know:

1. Turn off the water: 

The first thing you need to do is turn off the water at the main shut-off valve. This will help prevent further damage from occurring.

2. Call a plumber: 

Once you have turned off the water, it is time to call a professional plumber. They will be able to assess the situation and determine the best course of action.

3. Repair the pipe: 

In most cases, the plumber will be able to repair the broken pipe. This can be done by using a patch or a new section of pipe.

4. Replace the pipe: 

In some cases, the broken pipe may need to be replaced. This is usually the case if the damage is extensive.

5. Call your insurance company: 

If you have homeowner’s insurance, you should give them a call. They may cover some or all of the costs associated with repairing or replacing the broken pipe.

If you are experiencing a plumbing emergency, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our team of experts is available 24/7 to help you resolve the issue as quickly and painlessly as possible. We understand that these situations can be stressful, so our goal is to make the process as smooth for you as possible. Thank you for reading our blog, and we hope that you never have to deal with a broken drain pipe, but if you do, know that you can connect us!

AUTHOR BIO:- LAURA HARNES

Laura is a marketing manager at All Star Plumbing & Restoration. With years of experience in the plumbing industry, she loves to create awareness about the causes, problems, and repair solutions of water damage and slab leak. She shares expert tips to lower utility bills and keep your AC, heater, and other appliances in optimum condition leading to longer lifespan.

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