Bedford Park Broken Pipe Repair: How to Prevent Water Damage

When you have a broken pipe, there’s no time to waste! The first steps you take can go a long way in preventing further home damage.

Do this when you have a broken pipe:

1. Shut Off the Water Supply
If you know what’s leaking and that pipe has its own shut off, turn off the water there. Otherwise, turn water off at the main shut-off valve.

2. Turn Off Electricity Where There is Significant Water
Flip the circuit breaker for the room or area where the broken pipe is to avoid the risk of electrocution.

3. Drain Remaining Water
If you have your water shut off at the main water valve, drain what’s left in your home plumbing system by opening up all faucets. This reduces the amount of water left that can leak out of the broken pipe.

4. Stop Water from Spreading
Use towels or blankets to make a barrier to stop water from spreading to other areas. Suck up pooling water with a wet/dry shop vacuum or mop up water to help contain it.

5. Remove Valuables
Move furniture, electronics, rugs, and other valuables to get them away from the water. Put them somewhere where they will stay dry but will not impede your ability to clean up the water or a plumber to access the leak. Carefully dry valuables that are already wet and place them somewhere where they can continue to dry out (like a garage or covered porch).

6. Call for Help
Call your local Bedford Park plumber to have someone come out right away to fix the leak so you can get water flowing properly again and use your home normally. While you’re waiting for someone to come out, open up windows and get fans set up to start drying up the remaining water that you couldn’t get up.

We help homeowners with broken pipes day or night 365 days/year! If you have a broken pipe, call our emergency plumbers at 1 (800) 674-9130 and they’ll come out to get it fixed right away! We’re known for our fast response times, friendly service, and highly experienced crew that can tackle any plumbing problem you’re having. Give us a call today!

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