Quick Fixes for Plumbing Emergencies

Common Plumbing Predicaments

Burst Pipe

If not immediately detected and addressed, fallout from this problem will include damage to your floors, carpets, and nearby personal belongings.

Pipes under strain will clue you in with these signs: Rusty water discoloration from corrosion buildup and unusual banging or clanking sounds.

Reduced water pressure is another sign. However, once this happens, it may be too late since it is often the leading indicator of a rupture somewhere in the system.

Immediate Solution: Shut off the main incoming water supply valve to prevent flooding. Next, open all faucets and let them drain to reduce pressure throughout the system.

Cleanup: Contain any water damage using household items, including mops, brooms, buckets, towels, and a wet/dry vacuum if available.

Once you’ve completed the cleanup, have the ruptured pipe repaired by our licensed and certified Phoenix residential plumbing service.

Oh No Plumbing & Air Conditioning is available 24/7 to handle any emergency concerns. The phone number for quality Phoenix pipe repair service is (602) 559-9055.

Overflowing Toilet

This issue also requires swift attention to avoid unsanitary conditions and long-term structural damage to the nearby floors, cabinetry, and carpeting.

Frequent causes include foreign objects dropped or flushed, excessive toilet tissue use, or defective floats/valves.

Immediate Solution: Open the tank cover and identify the flapper valve at the tank’s bottom center location. It is a circular plastic piece with a rubber seal, resembling a drain plug. It will have a rod or chain connected. Ensure the valve covers the tank drain completely, preventing further water from falling into the toilet bowl.

Next, turn off the incoming water supply using the valve near the floor and the wall behind the toilet. Now, grab a plunger and bucket and attempt to remove the blockage from the bowl drain. Put the clog material into the bucket for disposal.

If you can’t clear the clog, keep the bathroom out of service and notify Phoenix toilet repair professionals, Oh No Plumbing & Air Conditioning, by calling (602) 559-9055.

Clogged Drain

This common household nuisance is often preventable with easy hacks - Avoid pouring oil, grease, and food scraps down the drain. Use guards or screens, and frequently flush using a hot water & vinegar solution.

If your drain is blocked, try the trusty plunger or borrow a drain snake from your neighbor. For pesky buildups, a natural solution using one cup each of baking soda and vinegar might work.

Let the baking soda and vinegar sit for 30 minutes, followed by a thorough flush with hot water.

If these homegrown remedies fail, your friends at Phoenix’s drain cleaning service have the tools and training to safely clear the toughest blockages on any residential or commercial plumbing fixture – including sinks, disposals, septic tanks, and toilets.

Phoenix Residential Plumbing Services

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