Common Plumbing Emergencies

Whenever we have an issue with our plumbing, we think it is an emergency. We want it fixed immediately. Our plumbing systems are constantly being used and this takes a toll on them. They are dealing with dirty wastewater that is full of food, corrosive chemicals, and gunk that gets stuck in pipes along with everyday usage. These things can lead to problems such as your toilet constantly running, your faucet leaking, foul smells coming from your drains, and slow-draining tubs. These things may be annoying, and you feel like it needs to be fixed immediately, but that is not always true.

Plumbing emergencies are true emergencies that need to be fixed immediately to keep you and your home safe. Common plumbing emergencies include damaged pipes, gas leaks, water leaks, sewer line leaks, and water heater failures. Anything that is more severe than normal, involves the risk of water damage, or compromises the safety of the occupants is considered an emergency.

Damaged pipes and water leaks - Damaged pipes will cause severe water damage to your property if they are not taken care of right away, which is why calling an emergency plumber is necessary. Some reasons your pipes may have burst include freezing temperatures, high water pressure, and old pipes. If you are worried that a pipe may have burst in your home check for low water pressure, damp walls, and any unusual pooling of water around your home. Our emergency plumbers will be over right after you call to help you figure out what is going on with your pipes.

Gas leaks - Any kind of gas leak needs to be taken care of immediately because they are extremely dangerous. A gas leak can lead to a fire and natural gas poisoning for anyone who lives in the home.

Sewer line leaks - Any sudden unpleasant smells of sewage or slow-draining sinks could be the initial signs of a sewer line leak. The best thing to do is immediately call an emergency plumber because when sewer line leaks go unchecked, they turn into much bigger problems.

Water heater failures - When you go from having hot water to suddenly only having cold water, it is time to call our emergency plumbers to come assist you. No hot water means no relaxing showers or hot water to clean dishes, which is a miserable experience for anyone. Our team at Carolina Blue Plumbing has the knowledge and skills to repair and replace water heaters, so contact us for help anytime.

Contact Our Emergency Plumber Today!

Carolina Blue Plumbing is an emergency plumber serving the Greensboro, NC area. We work with both residential and commercial clients. Plumbing emergencies do not follow a specific schedule. Emergencies can happen at a moment’s notice. That is why we offer our plumbing services 24 hours a day. No matter the time of day, you can count on us to come to repair your plumbing emergencies. Contact us today for all your plumbing services!

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