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It's an Emergency

Read that carefully.

You should only call a 24-hour plumber if you're dealing with a genuine plumbing emergency. An emergency, by our (and most others') definition, is any kind of problem that must be resolved right away and which typically requires professional intervention in order to be resolved.

With that in mind, not every plumbing issue is an emergency. For instance, if your basement sink is backed-up, it might be frustrating, but you can wait until normal business hours to call a plumber.

However, if all of your sinks are clogged, there's a bigger issue going on, one that warrants calling a 24-hour plumber right away.

Try some home remedies first, too. Sometimes, all it takes is a plunger. But if nothing is working and you can't wait a minute longer, call for a 24-hour plumber.

Standing Water

You could have two feet of standing water in your home or two inches. Either way, it's a bad situation and one that may require calling a 24-hour plumber. Whether or not your standing water is due to a plumbing issue, it needs to be resolved right away.

A typical standing water culprit is a leaking pipe. Over time, these leaks lead to water damage and mold. Call a 24-hour plumber service like 1-800-Plumber +Air of Princeton for leaky and burst pipe repairs. You should also call a water remediation service to safely remove any standing water. Do not let anyone in your household, including pets, get in contact with standing water.

Burst Pipe

If you've never experienced a burst pipe before, you might think that it makes a sudden, loud noise that could be heard from the end of the block. While you might hear pipes bursting, it's not guaranteed. That's why you need to keep a close eye on your pipes and to know about the signs of a burst one.

Some signs are more obvious than others. Find a pipe that's expanded and exploded? You have your answer right there. But there are other ways to tell if you have a burst pipe, such as hearing running water without any appliance running, significantly reduced water pressure, and a noticeable sewage stench. Shut off your water, then call 1-800-Plumber +Air of Princeton to help repair your burst pipes.

Gas Leak

Even more dangerous than a burst water pipe is a burst gas pipe. Plumbers are also trained to deal with gas pipes, so you should call a 24-hour plumber if you have a gas leak. However, you should first make sure you're safe.

You can detect a gas leak through a rotten egg-like smell. You might also notice that your plants are decaying, that you're experiencing physical issues like trouble breathing or headache, or that any of your gas pipes have visible damage. As soon as you have any evidence of a gas leak, get out of your house. Do not call for help from inside, as this could trigger an explosion

Once you're outside, call your gas company, and wait for them to turn off your gas. While this will stop the flow of gas into your home, it doesn't fix the leak. Call 1-800-Plumber +Air of Princeton for gas line repairs once it's safe for our technicians to enter.