Four Steps to Take When You Have A Burst Pipe

12/1/2020 (Permalink)

Water damage in Bixby, OK

Take The Following Steps Before Calling A Plumber

Bursting pipes could be a financial disaster for unprepared homeowners in Bixby, OK. The water damage from a house flood could affect your furniture, walls, carpets, wooden floors, ceilings, and other important household items. Pipes burst due to several reasons, including:

• Compression due to frozen water
• Bad soldering
• Rusted pipes
  

If you have a burst pipe, take these steps before calling a plumber to prevent water from causing severe damages to your property.

1. Turn off the main water supply line to your home.
The main water supply is the source of all the water in your home. A burst pipe will continue to dispense water until the main water supply is shut off.

2. Clear the pipes of all the remaining water.
Bursting pipes will continue to run water if the plumbing system is not drained. Once the main water supply has been shut off, make sure to empty any excess water by opening the faucets in your home. Remember to close the faucets before turning on the main water supply line when the burst pipe has been repaired.

3. Shut off the electricity if the water is near any electric outlets or lines.
Water is a good conductor for electricity, making a burst pipe especially dangerous if it is near a source of electricity. Make sure to shut off the main electricity before calling the plumber to fix broken pipes, especially if you find that the source of the leak is near any electric outlets or cables.

4. Sop up the water to prevent further damages.
If water is allowed to sit on your property, especially cabinets and furniture, the damage could be irreparable. To prevent your flooded home from becoming more damaged, sop up any excess water with towels, mops, rags, or a water vacuum if you have one. Contact a water damage restoration service to help with clean up after you have contacted your plumber.
Bursting pipes are an emergency and could cause severe damages, especially if your home has become flooded. Proper maintenance of pipes and fast-acting in case of a leak will help to reduce costly repairs.