FIGURING OUT 5 COMMON PLUMBING EMERGENCIES

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FIGURING OUT 5 COMMON PLUMBING EMERGENCIES
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CLOGGED DRAINS Caused by Damaged pipes Foreign
objects, such as grease or hair Poor pipe
installation Signs Slowly draining water Water
that wont drain Debris floating to the top of
the drain What to do Try unclogging the drain
with a plunger Call your plumber
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BURST PIPES Caused by Freezing
temperatures Water pressure issues Old or
damaged pipes Sings Water pouring from walls or
ceiling Loss of water supply What to do Switch
off water at the main shutoff valve Turn on cold
water taps to drain trapped water Call your
plumber
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LEAKING FIXTURES Caused by Damaged fixtures
Aging pipes Rust or sediment Signs Constant
drip from one or more faucets Rising water
bills What to do Switch off the water supply to
the leaking fixture Call your plumber
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SEWER SYSTEM BACKUP Caused by Aging system Tree
roots growing into the sewer line Signs Multiple
drain clogs Sewage odor coming from
drains Gurgling toilets What to do No DIY steps
- call your plumber right away
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GAS LEAKS Caused by Damaged gas lines Aging
appliances Signs Rotten egg smell Hissing sound
caused by the leak Headache, fatigue, and
nausea What to do Evacuate the house Call your
plumber
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