Emergency Plumbing

When your plumbing system doesn’t function properly, it makes doing simple things like washing your dishes and clothes nearly impossible. If you are experiencing a flood or any other type of emergency situation with your plumbing system, you need the help of professionals who know what they’re doing. At Summers Plumbing, we understand that plumbing emergencies happen when you least expect them to, which is why we make ourselves available to our customers 24/7 for emergency plumbing services. We always return messages so that we can resolve problems as quickly as possible.

Warning Signs That You’re Facing A Plumbing Emergency

Identifying that your plumbing issue is an emergency that needs immediate service can be tricky when you aren’t used to working with pipes and fixtures on a daily basis. Sometimes it’s incredibly obvious – there should never be gallons of water pouring out of your water heater, for instance. Others are subtle but can be identified with a trained ear or eye, like a leaky faucet or clogged drain

Some of the most common signs that you have an emergency plumbing on your hands include:

• Hearing water running through your pipes when no one is using the water. The first thing you should check if you hear water flowing through your pipes is your water meter. If it’s spinning when no one is using an appliance, then odds are you have a leak. You can try turning off your water heater’s valve – if this stops the running water, then you’ve found the source which means that a plumber can get to work right away. If your toilet is the source of the noise, then you may have a damaged component that you can fix on your own. However, if you hear a hissing noise then there are likely larger issues you’ll need a professional to fix.
• You see moisture or frost gathering on exposed pipes in your home. This is a cold-weather problem, but if the outside temperature ever drops below freezing, it can quickly turn into a full-blown catastrophe. Other signs include clanking sounds when you turn on the water, foul smells coming out of faucets, and no water running when you try to turn on a faucet. If you notice that your pipes may be frozen, you need to call a professional immediately.
• Hearing a gurgling noise when you run your shower, dishwasher, toilet, etc. This sound is likely an indication that you have a clog somewhere in your plumbing system, or that you have a serious problem with your drain. If you hear a gurgling noise when using any of these appliances, turn it off immediately to make sure you don’t cause a serious backup in your pipes.

Common Athens Plumbing Emergencies

When you experience a plumbing emergency, you need a professional plumbing company that knows how to quickly and effectively resolve your problem. Our technicians are trained to assess and resolve these types of situations in an efficient yet clean manner so you can get back to your usual routine. We stand behind our work, which is why we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Remember, plumbing issues that inhibit your access to clean, hot running water should never be ignored. We also handle commercial plumbing emergencies, for all kinds of commercial buildings and property.

At Summers Plumbing, we know that the following plumbing repair emergencies are among the most common:

• Water heater leaks
• Toilet or bathroom flooding
• Burst pipes
• Sewer line backup
• Broken water pipes

Once you experience any of the problems above, it’s time to call in professionals. Our Athens plumbing repair team is organized, committed, and ready to take on your emergency so you can get back to your usual routine.

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