Plumbing emergencies are no joke. Water leaks, appliance breakdowns, power losses, and similar mischances, can be quite the devastating event, especially if something like a water leak goes neglected for some time. When it comes to plumbing disasters and emergencies, the most important priority is to choose a skilled plumber that will be there for you in a moment’s notice. Here at Weilhammer Plumbing Company, we are the professional plumbing response team on duty, around the clock, to manage your plumbing emergencies, efficiently and at a price you can afford.

Continue below to learn what constitutes a plumbing emergency, what to do in the event of one, and how to contact our master plumbers in an instant.

The Importance of Managing Plumbing Emergencies ASAP

Here’s the thing you need to understand about plumbing emergencies: they cost more than standard plumbing services, but only upfront; managing a plumbing emergency saves you thousands of dollars in repairs, renovations, and maintenance, down the line. Here is a list of what most professional plumbers will tell you is an emergency situation:

Examples of Plumbing Emergencies:

⚠ Gas Leaks or Lingering Gas Smells
⚠ Flooding (i.e. Carpets, Floors, Basement, Lawn, Etc.)
⚠ Wet or “Sweaty” Walls
⚠ Large Amounts of Standing Water in Lawn
⚠ Burst Pipes
⚠ Frozen Pipes
⚠ Sump Pump Problems and Defects
⚠ Major Water Leaks that Can’t Be Stopped with Main Water Shutoff Valve

Here are some examples of Non-emergency plumbing situations:

✅ Clogged Toilet or Drain
✅ Running Toilet
✅ No Hot Water
✅ Small Water Leaks (i.e. Faucet, Showerhead, Sink, Etc.)
✅ Moderate Leaks that Can Be Stopped with Main Water Shutoff Valve
✅ Broken Plumbing Fixture

When determining whether or not a plumbing issue is an emergency, ask yourself these questions:

Can it Wait? Think about the seriousness of the issue and if leaving it alone until morning or the next business day will cause more damage. If you can mitigate the issue, like catching dripping water in a bucket, you probably don’t need emergency service. On the other hand, if it is something that needs to be functioning at all times, like if you only have one toilet, it could be an emergency.

Will Turning Off the Main Water Valve Help? As mentioned, some plumbing leaks can be managed on your own through the night without calling for emergency service. A leak can be managed through the night by turning off the specific and main water valves; and then calling for plumbing service the next day. On the other hand, larger water leaks, like burst pipes, need emergency repair.

Call Us for All Your Plumbing Emergencies in Indianapolis!

Since 1901, we have been a family owned and operated business. Our current generation of owners have more than 60 years of experience in the plumbing repair and service industry. Weilhammer Plumbing Company is extensively equipped with the latest technologies, state-of-the-art equipment, and premium resources to professionally implement any plumbing repair need, regardless of size or scope.

So when you need plumbing service and repair you can trust, count on Weilhammer Plumbing Company to put your mind at ease by providing affordable plumbing diagnostics and solutions that work for you. Contact us directly at 317-784-1870 to request a free estimate or discuss your plumbing concerns, anytime.