No one ever wants to face an emergency situation and while not always predictable, some emergencies can be prevented. When it comes to plumbing there are somethings you can do to prevent having to call a plumber for emergency plumbing services! If you do need to call someone then McClain Bros. is here to help with all emergency plumbing PA! We serve the greater Bucks County and Philadelphia areas 24/7! But before we discuss how to prevent them, lets go over what is considered a plumbing emergency.
A true problem that will need emergency plumbing services will typically cause water damage or deny your home of water. It’ll be clear when these situations become emergencies and there is no time to wait. If you are unsure or the issue isn’t urgent then you better to call for advice or a non-emergency plumbing service instead. So what events are considered an emergency? Feel free to read our other article: “Emergency Plumber Philadelphia” that will go into these events in more details.
- Risk of flooding
- Backed up sewer
- Being without water
- Risk of a pipe burst
How To Avoid Emergency Plumbing
Preventing emergency plumbing PA called means providing regular maintenance to your plumbing system and avoiding certain actions that tend to cause major problems. Read more about how to prevent clogged drains in our other article available on our website! These simple things go a long way to avoiding issues from occurring in the first place. Save yourself from the stress and sudden expenses by taking these actions to prevent plumbing emergencies!
- Don't pour fats, oils or grease down any drains because they cause nasty clogs
- Replace rubber washing machine hoses with stainless steel for a more reliable hose
- Don't use "flush-able" wipes because most don't degrade quickly enough
- Be careful what you'll put in the garbage disposal, not everything belongs in there!
- Avoid harsh chemicals when cleaning your drains since they will eat through pipes over time
- Don't hang anything on exposed pipes! The extra weight can cause them to break!
- Its good to know exactly where your water shut-off valve for just in case
- Don't use drop-in toilet bowl cleaners because they are made of corrosives that can damage pipes
- Draining your water tank annually will remove sediment and prevent rusting
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