While many emergencies should be left up to the experts to deal with, you can take some steps to help mitigate the damage. This includes:
- Turning off water sources: The shut-off valves for many common household fixtures are located underneath the fixture itself, close to the wall.
- Turning off heating devices: A heating or powered device or appliance should be turned off to prevent fires and other dangerous conditions.
- Isolating leaks: To prevent excess damage, use a bucket, pot, or other waterproof container to catch water leaking from your fixtures or pipes.
- Removing standing water: Prevent slips and falls by mopping up excess water.
- Removing obvious clogs: Use a plunger to try to remove surface clogs in your toilet or sink. Never plunge your garbage disposal, however. Wait for us to tackle that for you!
Taking the steps listed above will not necessarily solve your plumbing emergency, but they can help prevent further damage. When our emergency plumbers in Monterey arrive, you’ll be able to step back and let the experts get to work knowing that you did your best to help.
Taking Preventive Measures
Even though there is no way to totally prevent plumbing emergencies, there are steps that you can take that will help prevent future emergencies. Make sure your home’s plumbing fixtures are properly installed. Trusting our team to perform regular maintenance checkups can ensure that everything is functioning correctly will help extend the life of your plumbing system while helping to prevent major disasters down the line.