Plumbing Emergencies Can Hamper Your Holiday Festivities
Holiday get-togethers are a time of joy and laughter. During the holidays, families and friends throw parties and meals to help celebrate the season. Of course, everything has to be perfect. One of the fastest ways to throw a wrench in a holiday party is to have a plumbing emergency.
Plumbing emergencies are more common this time of year. Colder temperatures threaten to freeze unprotected pipes. Higher demands on water heaters can cause them to break down. Higher traffic to kitchen sinks and toilets make them more likely to clog and overflow. Knowing what to do in a plumbing emergency can be the difference between disaster and an enjoyable holiday gathering.
Burst Pipes
A burst pipe is one of the worst plumbing emergencies that could happen. Burst pipes can cause floods in a matter of seconds. The water will have to be turned off to the house immediately and left off to properly deal with a burst pipe until emergency plumbing services are arranged. If that were to happen in the middle of a party, the results could be disastrous.
Preventing burst pipes takes the help of a professional. The most common cause of a burst pipe in the winter is freezing temperatures. When water in the pipe expands, it can rupture the plastic or metal that makes up the pipe. This causes hundreds of gallons of water per minute to spill out onto floors or lawns. The seasoned eye of a professional plumber can help homeowners find pipes vulnerable to freezing and deal with them before they cause an emergency.
Malfunctioning Water Heater
Holiday guests expect a certain amount of luxury to help them beat the cold winter. Hot water is part of that. Whether guests are taking hot showers or cleaning up from a meal by washing dishes, hot water is a requirement. When a water heater breaks down or can’t keep up, it could quickly become a plumbing emergency.
Qualified emergency plumbers can quickly repair most water heater problems. Pilot lights can be relit. Ignition control modules can be replaced. The water tank can be drained and flushed to restore lost capacity. Planning ahead can help prevent these problems. Routine services offered by most plumbers are the best way to prevent a water heater emergency.
Clogged Toilets and Sinks
The grossest gift a home can give during the holidays is that of soiled water backing up in a toilet or basin. Clogged toilets and sinks are among the most common holiday plumbing emergencies.
When clogged sinks and toilets happen, it can be inconvenient and possibly dangerous, but they are usually remedied very quickly. Emergency plumbers will use special tools to get the clogs loose so that jolly carollers can get back out to wishing good tidings. To prevent the need for emergency drain services, homeowners can get their drains cleaned before holiday festivities start so that no surprises happen during the season.
About Daniels Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, LLC
Daniels Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, LLC serves the homes and businesses of Albuquerque, NM. Offering expert craftsmanship, customers can expect the best from their licensed technicians. Their 24-hour emergency service is ready at all times to help fix unexpected plumbing emergencies.
