Plumbing Dangers
There are many homeowners that aren’t aware that there are very dangerous plumbing situations that can happen in their house that would require prompt and professional attention.
Some of these dangers involve the risk of electrical shock, severe burns, and significant property damage. It is best to let a trained professional complete any repair where a dangerous situation has occurred in order to minimize the risk of injury or property damage to the homeowner.
3 Most Dangerous Household Plumbing Mistakes
First, a leaky pipe can cause serious damage to wood, drywall, paint, carpet, tile, and upholstery.
Many homeowners think that they can fix a burst pipe themselves, but many of them end up making the problem worse. This can lead to an unsightly area in the drywall, rotted support beams, stained floors, or even wrecked upholstery if the water rests on a piece of furniture.
A licensed plumber should be contacted in order to ensure that the pipe gets fixed correctly before the repair of any drywall is attempted.
How to Avoid them
The best way to avoid a plumbing emergency is to have the plumbing system inspected periodically to make sure that all of the pipes and the drains are functioning correctly.
Even though it may seem a waste of money at the time it is important to catch a small problem before it gets out of hand. It is important for any homeowner that is experiencing a dangerous plumbing situation to seek the help from a licensed plumbing professional in order to get it taken care of correctly the first time.
It will save the homeowner frustration.
What Can Happen If A Homeowner Doesn’t Avoid Them
If a homeowner decides to ignore a dangerous plumbing situation the outcome could be catastrophic. Leaking water that enters any electrical outlet and pools on the floor could cause serious injury via electrical shock or could even cause a fire.
It is important that a homeowner contacts a qualified plumber to repair the problem so that safety protocols during repair are initiated to minimize injury.
Property damage can also occur if the homeowner tries to locate or fix a leaky pipe or failing drain. These professionals know how to minimize damage to drywall when making a repair so that the drywall repair will be less than if a homeowner has to troubleshoot themselves.
Don’t get mixed up in a serious plumbing issue in your Chattanooga home. Call Metro Sewer and Plumbing at (423) 855-0967 today, and have the professionals clean up that mess.