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What Is Considered a Plumbing Emergency?

Sometimes, plumbing problems just cannot wait. We define a plumbing emergency as a plumbing-related issue that can cause damage to a property or harm to the people dwelling in it. If you of your tenants are having problems with plumbing but you aren’t sure whether it is worth calling an emergency plumber, read on to find out more about plumbing emergencies.

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Gas Appliances Leaking

Gas leaks are definitely considered to be an emergency. No matter what time of day or night it is, call O’Neill and Brown Plumbing service immediately if you notice:

  • The smell of sulphur or rotten eggs
  • An orange or yellow glow on the pilot light of gas appliances
  • Someone in your house is feeling nauseous or dizzy
  • An unexplainably high gas bill

 

Sewer Leaks and Overflows

If your toilet won’t flush or you’ve noticed wastewater overflowing in your home or garden, you may have a leaking or blocked sewer line. This is considered to be an unliveable emergency so you’ll need to call a professional to diagnose the problem immediately. It may be the responsibility of your local council or landlord to fix the problem on your behalf, but they won’t know if you don’t call.

 

Burst Waterlines and Pipes

If you have burst pipes or burst waterlines that cannot be isolated, water could be flooding into your property at an alarming rate. To protect your home and belongings from serious damage, you’ll need to call a 24-hour plumber immediately.

 

Water Leaks Near Electrical Fittings and Fixtures

It’s no secret that water and electricity make a deadly pair. If you have water leaking close to your electrical fittings and fixtures, do not try to rectify the problem on your own. Call a licensed professional to safely and efficiently deal with the source of the leak.

 

What You Can Do While You Wait

It’s hard to sit idly by and watch your plumbing emergency worsen. You can assist your plumber by shutting off the water to your property as soon as you notice a leak or burst pipe. Teach your entire family where the shut-off valve is for your main water supply.

If you aren’t 100% sure whether your plumbing problem constitutes an emergency, there’s no harm in making the call to find out. Give yourself the peace of mind you need to know how dangerous your plumbing emergency really is.

 

Call an Emergency Plumber Near You

O’Neill and Brown Plumbing Service works with homes and businesses throughout Canberra and Brisbane regions. That means we’re on hand whenever you need us to deal with your plumbing emergencies. If you’re in the Brisbane or Canberra areas, you can call us in the case of an emergency any time, any day, 24/7. And we’ll be there to answer.

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