Plumbing Emergency? Call 0161 403 0312 We cover Manchester and Cheshire.
When you have plumbing emergency take preventative measures to keep your home safe and water supply running.
Burst Pipe Emergency
1. Turn off the water supply
Turn off the main stop tap - you should find this under the kitchen sink or where the service pipe enters your home.
· Drain system - Open all cold taps.
· If water has been leaking through for some time and the ceilings are bulging - Take care, rooms maybe unsafe to enter.
· If you notice the leak quickly you can contain water in buckets. Poke a hole in the ceiling to let water out if it starts to bulge.
2. Turn off water heating systems
· Turn off central heating, immersion heater and any other water heating systems.
· If Your central heating uses solid fuel, let this die out.
· Once water heating has shut down, turn on the hot taps to help drain the system.
3. Turn off the electrics
If water escapes near the electrics or electrical appliances, switch off the mains immediately. If it is wet, don't touch them, contact a qualified electrician.
4. Call a professional to repair the damage
Electrical wiring damaged by water can be very dangerous - you will need to call in a professional electrician if this happens.
We can take care of your plumbing emergency in the Manchester Cheshire areas. Call 0161 403 0312.