The First 10 Minutes After a Burst Pipe: What Homeowners Should Do

A failed section of copper cut out and repaired, the same work that follows a burst line.

If you are dealing with a burst pipe and don’t know what to do while water is still running, the order is this. Shut the main off, cut power to the affected area, open the lowest taps in the house, then call. Those four steps take under ten minutes and they decide most of what the repair […]

No Hot Water Suddenly: When to Call an Emergency Plumber Immediately

A properly functioning hot water tank provides consistent hot water throughout the home.

Turning on the shower only to discover there’s no hot water is frustrating, but it isn’t always a plumbing emergency. In many cases, the cause is something relatively minor, such as a tripped breaker or a pilot light that has gone out. However, if hot water disappears suddenly throughout the entire home, you notice leaking around the […]