Sydney, September 26, 2018: Sometimes, it may seem confusing to understand what a plumbing emergency is and what can be postponed until the next day to call a plumber. Unfortunately, things may go wrong at odd hours, and plumbing emergency constitutes without knocking at the door. Hence, it is essential to make a quick decision about what to do and who to contact for emergency plumbing service in the middle of the night.

Mentioned below are some common plumbing problems that may require an emergency plumber immediately:

• Burst Pipes

A burst pipe often causes quick damage to walls, flooring, and cabinets. A rupture in the pipeline may occur due to age, low-quality plumbing fixtures, faulty workmanship or accidental impact. If you find a burst pipe at home, you need to turn off the water at the main tap as soon as possible and call a local plumber. If you have already appointed someone for residential maintenance, you can call the plumber for this emergency purpose, as the pipe needs to be repaired to restore the water to your home.

• No Hot Water

You can manage a day without hot water in the middle of summer. However, hot water becomes an essential requirement once the weather cools down. In this scenario, you should check the power supply of the hot water system. If you cannot find the cause of your lack of hot water, contact the emergency plumbing service.

• Water Leak

No matter what is the source, water leaking is a bad sign of a residential plumbing system. Sometimes, water leaks due to cracks in the drainage system, corrosion in hot water storage tanks or some other reasons. In the plumbing system, even a trickle can quickly become a torrent. Hence, it is advisable to call an emergency plumber who can repair the damage. If you appoint an experienced plumber for residential maintenance, you can also avoid excessive water wastage.

• Gas Leak

Leaking gas is always a potential hazard for a household. If you ever suspect that there is a leak, you should immediately turn off the gas at the main valve and open all the windows and doors to pass fresh air inside the house. Then call a gas fitter to resolve the issue.