{"id":971,"date":"2021-11-22T11:00:01","date_gmt":"2021-11-22T16:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/?p=971"},"modified":"2021-11-19T14:56:32","modified_gmt":"2021-11-19T19:56:32","slug":"this-plumbing-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/this-plumbing-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cIs This a Plumbing Emergency?\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-973\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/iStock-544467488_800x468-300x176.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/iStock-544467488_800x468-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/iStock-544467488_800x468-768x449.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/iStock-544467488_800x468.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>We understand that plumbing problems can be a little tricky because it\u2019s difficult to understand where to draw the line with them. All plumbing emergencies can seem a little urgent solely because they typically involve running water or sewage. This begs the question, \u201cWhat exactly is considered a plumbing emergency?\u201d In a perfect world, you would be able to treat every plumbing problem with urgency, but in the real world, sometimes some issues need to take precedent over others. This is why it\u2019s useful to know what\u2019s considered a plumbing emergency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re experts in everything plumbing. This means that we understand exactly what to look for and where to draw the line between a plumbing problem and an emergency. Let\u2019s figure out what\u2019s going on in your home.\u00a0<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is Considered a Plumbing Emergency?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are occurrences that you can consider a plumbing emergency.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pipe Bursts<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We like to start with this issue because it\u2019s a timely one. As the weather gets colder this winter, this problem because more and more common with homeowners. A pipe burst is definitely an emergency. If you notice this in your home, there\u2019s no doubt that you should contact one of our professionals for plumbing repair. We can be out to your home as soon as possible to address this issue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overflowing Toilets<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Has your toilet overflowed? Overflowing toilets are a twofold emergency. It can be considered an emergency on one level solely because it\u2019s highly likely that the overflow can cause water damage. On another level, a toilet overflow can be a hygiene issue. Either reason is a great reason to contact a professional for emergency plumbing services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leaks<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leaks are an undeniable plumbing issue. Most of the time, homeowners are in agreement with us about this. Where we see conflicting opinions on this is if the leak is small or slow. While leaks may seem like they\u2019re going to stay small or slow, there\u2019s no real guarantee that this is going to happen. Leaks can pick up the pace out of nowhere. This is why you should get in touch with a professional as soon as possible when you notice this.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water Heater Problems<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any problem with your water heater is a great reason to call for plumbing services. You might not realize it, but your water heater is one of the hardest working systems in your home. You use it daily and you use it to a great extent. This is why you should act fast if you\u2019re experiencing any water heater troubles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rust or Corrosion<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you noticed that there is rust or corrosion anywhere on your home\u2019s plumbing? This isn\u2019t something that you should ignore. Yes, this might seem like something that shouldn\u2019t be considered an emergency, but we can assure you that it is. Rust and corrosion are two telltale signs that you\u2019re going to have troubles with your plumbing system. It\u2019s better to address these issues now rather than wait until the problem becomes even bigger later.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Contact Scaran for your <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/service-areas\/highland-park-hvac-plumbing-contractor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>plumbing in Highland Park, NJ<\/b><\/a><b>. You can <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/contact-us\/service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>schedule an appointment with us today.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What&#8217;s considered a plumbing emergency? 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