{"id":970,"date":"2023-11-13T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-13T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tripleotoday.com\/blog\/?p=970"},"modified":"2023-11-20T09:07:02","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T14:07:02","slug":"plumbing-emergency-what-to-do-before-our-plumbers-arrive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tripleotoday.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/plumbing-emergency-what-to-do-before-our-plumbers-arrive\/","title":{"rendered":"Plumbing Emergency! What to Do Before Our Plumbers Arrive"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Plumbing emergencies are among the most alarming a homeowner can run into. You\u2019ve probably dealt with some major plumbing catastrophe in your house before, and we\u2019re certain you have no fond memories of the event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that you have access to the best emergency plumbing in Batavia, NY<\/a>: you only need to contact the Triple-O team and we\u2019ll swing into action to get the trouble resolved, no matter what it is. But we can\u2019t teleport to your home, and during the time before we arrive, you can take steps to alleviate the problem, minimize damage, and even make yourself feel more relaxed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Shut off the water main<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the first steps to take when you\u2019ve got a plumbing problem that is threatening water damage (such as a burst pipe or a broken faucet that\u2019s gushing out water) is to stop the flow of water. You\u2019ll need to shut off the water main to your house\u2014so make sure you know where it is and how to operate it. For most local homes, the shut-off valve is located beside the water meter, and this is often in the basement. In some cases, you\u2019ll find it under a plastic cover near the curb in front of your house. Familiarize yourself with the location and how to shut off the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turn off the electricity if necessary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In situations where you\u2019re dealing with flooding in parts of your house, a vital step to keep you and your family safe is to shut off the electricity at the main electrical panel. This will prevent dangerous high voltage shocks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soak up what water you can<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re dealing with an overflowing toilet or another emergency involved with escaping water, soak up as much of the water as you can rather than let it sit until the plumbers arrive. Use old towels or newspapers to soak up the water. If you have a wet-dry vac, this is the time to bring it out. You may also need to put down buckets to catch water that\u2019s still dripping out after the water main has been shut off. Removing water quickly will prevent extensive water damage from the water seeping into building materials. For wastewater, this will also prevent harmful bacteria from settling into the floors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And don\u2019t\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Along with what you can do, you also need to know what not<\/em> to do with your emergency before our plumbers arrive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n