{"id":1647,"date":"2019-12-11T14:45:29","date_gmt":"2019-12-11T19:45:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/?p=1647"},"modified":"2019-12-11T14:45:29","modified_gmt":"2019-12-11T19:45:29","slug":"can-your-plumbing-repair-wait-or-is-it-an-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/can-your-plumbing-repair-wait-or-is-it-an-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Your Plumbing Repair Wait or is it an Emergency?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Is your plumbing repair an emergency situation? Or can it\nwait? Continue reading to find out what constitutes a plumbing emergency and\nwhat doesn\u2019t, including certain plumbing repairs that can be done on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dealing With Plumbing Problems<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

When something in your plumbing system breaks down, you\noften wonder whether or not it\u2019s considered an emergency. Sometimes you don\u2019t\nhave enough money to put towards a repair until your next paycheck, or you\nsimply don\u2019t have the time to add in a plumbing appointment to your busy\nschedule. The best way to determine if a plumbing repair is an emergency is to\ncontact a professional Indianapolis master plumber for free, over-the-phone\nadvice you can trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plumbing Repair Emergencies<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

A plumbing repair emergency is a break down in your plumbing\nsystem that will pose serious injury or health complications, such as gas\nleaks, or one that will pose serious destruction to your property, such as\nflooding or fires. Below is a list of standard plumbing emergencies. If your\nhome or building experiences any of the emergencies listed below, or ones similar,\nyou must contact a licensed plumber immediately, even if in the middle of the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plumbing Emergencies:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u26a0 Major Water Leaks that Can\u2019t Be Stopped By Main Water Shutoff
\u26a0 Gas Leaks
\u26a0 Lingering Gas Smell
\u26a0 Flooding (i.e. carpets, floors, basement, lawn, etc.)
\u26a0 Condensation on Walls (\u201csweaty\u201d or wet walls)
\u26a0 Large Amounts of Standing Water in Lawn
\u26a0 Burst Pipes
\u26a0 Frozen Pipes
\u26a0 Sump Pump Problems and Defects<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minor Plumbing Repairs<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

A minor plumbing repair is not an emergency situation.\nInstead, it is a break down in your plumbing system that needs to be fixed, but\nin the meantime, should not pose serious injury or health complications, nor\ndestruction to your property. However, a minor plumbing repair can evolve into\na plumbing emergency if it is neglected over a period of time. Below is a list\nof non-plumbing emergency examples. If your home or building experiences any of\nthe breakdowns listed below, or ones similar, you must contact a licensed\nplumber if you cannot repair it yourself. See our blog, \u201c3\nHousehold Plumbing Repairs You Should Know How to Do<\/a>\u201d for some help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NON-Plumbing Emergencies:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 Moderate Leaks that Can Be Stopped with Main Water Shutoff Valve (i.e. water heater, water softener, cabinet pipes, etc.)
\u2705 Clogged Toilet or Drain
\u2705 Running Toilet
\u2705 No Hot Water
\u2705 Small Water Leaks (i.e. faucet, shower head, sink, etc.)
\u2705 Broken Plumbing Fixture<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact a Trusted Indianapolis Master Plumber<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Contact Weilhammer Plumbing Company at 317-784-1870<\/strong> for home plumbing repairs and plumbing emergencies in Indianapolis, Indiana and its surrounding counties. Our state-licensed Indianapolis master plumbers<\/a> have been in the plumbing business for over 100 years because we have earned the trust of thousands of Hoosiers all across the city as a result of our professional service and outstanding results. Request a free estimate or advice, today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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