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It’s sometimes difficult to know when to call for emergency plumbing repair and when it’s safe to wait. However, it’s wise to err on the side of caution and call for help when in doubt.

When you call All Pro Plumbing, we quickly dispatch highly trained technicians with decades’ worth of on-site experience to fix your plumbing problem quickly and return your life to normal, and we guarantee our work 100%.

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Common Situations That Warrant Emergency Plumbing Repair

Plumbing problems come in all varieties and can strike at any time. However, how do you know when to call for help now or when it’s safe to wait to schedule an appointment.

Here are the most common situations that constitute plumbing emergencies.

• Water Leaks When water leaks into your home, it can damage flooring, carpets, furniture, personal possessions and bring on mold and mildew growth. Whether it’s a broken pipe or drain backup, time is of the essence, and it’s wise to call for emergency repair now instead of waiting.
• Overflowing Toilet Toilets overflow for various reasons, from clogs to damaged float mechanisms. Regardless of the cause, however, an overflowing toilet can bring contaminated water into your home and cause water damage to your floors. If you’ve tried everything else to fix the problem and failed, call for emergency service to safeguard your home.
• Sump Pump Failure If you live in an area that receives significant rainfall, your sump pump is the only thing standing between you and a flooded basement or crawl space and the water damage that comes with it.
• Water Heater Failure Everyone in your house depends on hot water every day for washing, cooking, and bathing. So, when you’re suddenly without hot water, it makes home life much more difficult. Water heaters fail for various reasons, and it usually takes a professional plumber to diagnose the cause and fix it.
• Clogged Sewer A blockage in your home’s main sewer line can cause sewage to infiltrate your home, which brings bacteria, germs, and other harmful pathogens, which can be hazardous to your health.

If you’re not sure whether it’s prudent to call for emergency plumbing repair to deal with your plumbing problem or not, it’s always better to err on the side of caution than to risk damage to your home.

Why You Should Call a Drain Cleaning Company for Clogged Drain Repair

Not many Lake Wales homeowners consider calling a plumber for something seemingly simple as a clogged drain. However, there are many reasons hiring a professional is the better option, and here they are.

• Drain Cleaners Are Dangerous Most homeowners rely on store-bought drain cleaners to clear clogs; however, take a look at the ingredients the next time you consider using one of these products. Many drain cleaners contain highly toxic and harsh chemicals like hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, and lye, which can burn your skin and can cause pipes to weaken and break. Professional drain cleaning companies use tools and techniques that are safe for the environment and your home.
• Home Remedies Can’t Remove Tough Clogs You may be familiar with home remedies like hot water and soap, vinegar and baking soda, and the trustworthy coat hanger to remove clogs. But, while these methods work on some obstructions, they fail to reach clogs deep in the system, and they don’t remove the gunk in your pipes; instead, they break it up, and the clog eventually returns. Professional plumbers remove the junk in your pipes, leaving them cleaner than any home remedy can.
• Clogged Drains Could Indicate Other Problems Sometimes, a clogged sink or tub is only the tip of the iceberg. If you have multiple blocked drains, the issue may be in your main sewer line, which neither home remedies nor chemical drain cleaners can solve. Professional plumbers have the diagnostic equipment and advanced cleaning tools to effectively remove clogs from deep in the plumbing system no matter where it is.
• Professionals Provide More Thorough Cleaning Chemical drain cleaners and home remedies often break up clogs, and they become lodged deeper in your plumbing system, where they continue wreaking havoc. Professional plumbers remove the obstruction, which leaves your pipes cleaner and prevents clogs from forming down the road.

Don’t trust the safety of your plumbing system and the health of your family to harsh chemical drain cleaners or home remedies that don’t work. Call the pros at All Pro Plumbing for safe, effective clogged drain repair.

Contact us today to discuss drain cleaning, drain maintenance, or any other plumbing problem you might have.

Signs You Need Hot Water Tank Replacement

Like every appliance, your water heater has a finite lifespan. And despite how well you maintain it, eventually, it will fail and require replacement. Fortunately, sudden water heater failure is rare; most systems produce warning signs telling you things are going downhill and to start planning on installing a new system.

Here’s what to watch for.

• Age The average lifespan of a water heater is between 10 and 12 years, so once your system reaches its “advanced years,” plan on replacing it soon.
• Discolored Hot Water If the water coming out of the hot water tap is rusty or discolored, it usually means the tank is rusting from the inside. When rust begins, there’s virtually no way to stop it, and replacing the water heater is the best option.
• Leaks If water leaks from the tank itself instead of a valve or connecting hose, it means the structure has weakened, and you must replace it soon or risk a flood.
• Knocking Sounds Over time, sediment and minerals settle at the bottom of the water tank. As this layer grows, it creates a barrier between the heating elements and the water. As the water heats, steam bubbles escaping the sediment create knocking or popping sounds. You can often fix this by flushing the sediment out of the tank. However, if it’s too embedded, you’re better off replacing it.
• No Hot Water Is your shower lukewarm instead of hot? Do you run out of hot water quicker than before? Not having enough hot water or water that’s the correct temperature is a sign your water heater needs repairing. Sediment is often the cause of this problem because as it builds up, the more difficult it is for the heating elements to heat the water. Too much stress on the system leads to premature failure, so call a professional plumber for an inspection if you’re not getting the hot water you’re used to getting.

Whatever issue you have with your water heater, you can count on the experts at All Pro Plumbing for water heater maintenance, repair, and installation.