Burst Pipe
What to do when your Water Pipe Burst
My Water Pipe Burst And I Don’t Know What To Do
The first thing you should do when your pipe has burst is to prevent the water leak from spreading. Begin by shutting off your water main, you can often find this in your front yard near your water meter. It is also highly recommended to turn off your electricity in the event that water has gotten into any electronics or power sockets.
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Now your water and power has been shut off, you should begin turning on your cold taps starting closest to the water main. You should then repeat this process with your hot water taps, this helps to release any residual water left in your water pipes and to reduce the water leak.
It is now safe to call Everyday Plumbing available 24 hours for emergency plumbing services.
What caused my Water Pipes to Burst?
- Heavy Rains & Flooding
- Excessive Water Pressure
- Mineral Buildup causing corrosion and rust
- Improper or Old Pipe installation
- Shuddering Pipes or Moving Pipes can cause deterioration over time
- Clogged Pipes from build-up or obstruction
Why Immediate Burst Pipe Repair is important
In Australia it's no surprise that termites are a serious problem, they require moisture to survive and will seek out wet wood to live in and often eat. An unattended burst pipe can quickly dampen flooring and joists and can quickly attract these unwanted visitors resulting in catastrophic damage to your home.
Water damage from a burst pipe can also cause serious damage to your electronics. If left unattended water leaks or pipe bursts can seep into sensitive areas such as your mains power causing serious injury or in some cases death.
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Our expert plumbers can provide an obligation free quote to perform drainage and pipe replacement at any time of the day. Our dedicated team of experts are on time and can often be there within the hour. Contact Everyday Plumbing on 9191 7309 for our 24 hour emergency plumbing services to fix your burst pipe today.