One of the best things that have happened in the DC plumbing industry is the introduction of emergency plumbing services. Many plumbing companies in Washington DC now provide 24/7 emergency plumbing services. This means that you can call these emergency plumbers at any hour of the day or night even on a weekend or during a public holiday. The response is immediate and they will fix your plumbing problem in no time. Understandably, most DC emergency plumbing services cost a little bit more than the ordinary plumbing services. You have to take into account the extra costs of travelling past hours, remunerating the plumbers past hours, and other logistical concerns. But it's all worth it because your plumbing emergency will be fixed conveniently at any time of the day or night. But not all plumbing problems necessitate emergency plumbing services. Some plumbing issues are quite minor and they can wait till morning. But there are other serious plumbing problems that require the services of an emergency plumber. Here is a list of these types of plumbing emergencies.
One of the most serious plumbing issues at home is water heater malfunction. It's very hard to survive without a hot water heater. You need hot water for many uses including cooking, drinking, washing, and bathing. If your hot water heater malfunctions, especially during the cold season, you will need to call an emergency plumber to fix it immediately. Common problems, whether gas water heater or electric, include temperature control issues, leaking, corrosion, or total failure. An emergency plumber will diagnose the problem with your hot water heater and fix it at any time of the day or night.
Water supply problems are not very common in DC. But sometimes you can turn on your faucet and find it running dry. This means that you are not accessing water in your home. The problem could be with your water supply company or your home plumbing system. Start by calling your water supply company and inquiring whether the problem is at their end. If the problem is not with your water supply company, call a qualified emergency plumber to inspect your main water supply line. A broken water supply pipe could be causing the water supply problem. The emergency plumber will repair or replace the broken water supply pipe and fix your water supply problems.
Frozen pipes are very common during the cold winter season. Frozen pipes are caused by extremely low temperatures. The water flowing inside your water supply lines freezes due to the subzero temperatures. Frozen pipes cause two very serious problems. For starters, they prevent water flow in your water supply lines. In other words, they cut off water supply in your house. Secondly, the pipes can burst due to the pressure buildup in the frozen pipes. Frozen pipes should be thawed immediately. This is a plumbing emergency that requires emergency pipe thawing services.
Leaks can occur in your gas lines and also in your water pipes. All gas leaks are quite serious and necessitate the services of an emergency gas plumber. Heavy water leaks should be treated as plumbing emergencies because they can cause pipe bursting and flooding.