{"id":1565,"date":"2013-04-23T11:59:51","date_gmt":"2013-04-23T15:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/blog\/?p=1565"},"modified":"2017-02-07T10:04:29","modified_gmt":"2017-02-07T15:04:29","slug":"tustin-ca-plumbing-tip-what-to-do-in-a-plumbing-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/tustin-ca-plumbing-tip-what-to-do-in-a-plumbing-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"Plumbing Tip 12: What To Do In A Plumbing Emergency"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We hardly think about the amount of water that travels through our home plumbing system until a pipe bursts, washing machine overflows, or the sewer main collapses. When such events happen, you need to ensure that you know exactly what to do. We\u2019ve devised a brief guide of several things to keep in mind during a plumbing emergency. That said, different plumbing emergencies require different protocols, so it\u2019s best to talk to your local Tustin, CA plumber about any concerns you might have. For excellent Tustin, CA <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/plumbing\">plumbing<\/a> services, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/contact-us\">call Saddleback Plumbing<\/a> today!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Turn off the main water valve. <\/b>Make sure you and other family members know where the main water valve is, so that in the event a pipe bursts or there is a major water leak, you or someone in the home can shut off the flow of water before it can cause any significant lasting damage.<\/li>\n<li><b>Turn off your water heater<\/b>. If you\u2019ve shut off the water supply, then also make sure to shut off your water heater. Without a steady supply of water going into your heater, it can quickly overheat and raise the temperature of the water to potentially dangerous levels. Know where your circuit breaker to the water heater is and shut it off there, as well as the gas supply valve, if your heater is not electric.<\/li>\n<li><b>What\u2019s the damage?<\/b> If you have successfully stopped the flow of water, then take a look around at what\u2019s happened. The more information you can tell your plumber over the phone, the more he\u2019ll be prepared before he gets there.<\/li>\n<li><b>Call a plumber.<\/b> Make sure you have the number of a reputable local Tustin, CA plumber on hand so that if a plumbing emergency occurs in your home, you\u2019ll know exactly who to call.<\/li>\n<li><b>Don\u2019t use the plumbing.<\/b> If you have a backflow issue, stemming from a collapsed sewer line, then be sure that you wait until it is repaired before using the water, or else you could cross-contaminate your supply and wastewater systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information, or to schedule a consultation with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/service-areas\/tustin-ac-heating-plumbing\">Tustin CA plumbing<\/a> expert, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/contact-us\">call Saddleback Plumbing<\/a> today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We hardly think about the amount of water that travels through our home plumbing system until a pipe bursts, washing machine overflows, or the sewer main collapses. When such events happen, you need to ensure that you know exactly what to do. 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