Precautions For Water Leaks

Everybody who is and has been a homeowner knows what a water leak is and what it can do if it isn't remedied. Water, even though it looks benign, can cause serious damage. There are some things that you can do if you ever come across a water leak, depending on the magnitude of the leak. If its an outright break and water is gushing out, call the fire department. If it is something minor, then see if you can turn off the mains of the house. If you can, then immediately call your local plumbing service.

Do not try and fix the problem yourself, unless you are a professional plumber. I once tried to fix a leak in my basement and ended up flooding the whole place. When you see the leak, ascertain if the water is flowing towards an electrical outlet or there is danger of water reaching the electrical circuits. If this is the case, evacuate your house at once. Do not try and turn off the electricity mains of your house unless you know what you're doing. In this case, call the fire department and then the plumbing service.

If you the source of the leak is visible or you are certain of its exact location and are sure that you can stop it by turning off a faucet or unclogging a drain, proceed cautiously. If there are any electrical appliances near the leak and they can be moved, then move them to a safe distance. If there are any large objects near the leak, and can be protected by covering them up by plastic sheets, then do so. If a carpet is being damaged, do not try and pull out the whole thing by yourself.

There is a reason that plumbing companies exist. What we see as a little leak, could be the result of a much bigger problem. Plumbers are trained to spot these problems and fix them. Listen to their advise and discuss the problem. If a pipe has sprung a leak, you might have very old plumbing and there could be other more hazardous problems just lurking around the bend.

Try and remember this with complete clarity, water damage could cause very serious problems and may endanger your life and your loved ones as well. Plumbing professionals have the necessary training and exposure to rectify your problems. Most times these can be carried out in steps so that it wont pinch your wallet too much. Untreated or carried out by non-professionals, it could lead to very big financial loss.

Is there a pesky leak troubling you? Call B & D Plumbing, Heating & A/C today at (763) 497-2290 for quick and effective plumbing services in the St. Michael area.