So, you found water coming out of the floor in your house. Maybe it’s water from a water heater leak or water heater repair. Or maybe it’s just water pooling up under the toilet bowl when there was an earthquake. What do you do?
The first thing to do is call a plumber! If you don’t know how much water there is, nor have any experience with water damage mitigation, don’t try to find out for yourself. The last thing you want to do is enter a flooded area without proper equipment or training because trying to save money could prove fatal to your family members if not done properly. Especially in the event of sewage-contaminated floodwater, it is important only professionals handle containing and repairing water damage.
However, if you decide to take action yourself, use water-resistant cordless power tools until water seeps up over the tool’s motor. Stay away from water near an electrical socket or switch. Never touch the water with your hands or feet, as it will immediately conduct electricity into your body and shock you. Also, avoid standing water altogether because of this risk of electrocution.
Also keep in mind that water can become electrically charged during storms , which means just about every puddle has the potential to knock out your pacemaker (or any similar devices).
If possible, shut off the primary sources of water coming into your home like a broken pipe or leaky water heater, before entering with water-resistant shoes and equipment. And remember, water and electricity are a dangerous combination.
Once you’re in the water, watch for floating debris like wood planks, tree branches, or anything that might fall down on top of you. Do not try to push them out of your way because that could cause them to come crashing into you instead.
This water damage mitigation guide should help prepare you for dealing with water damage after it has occurred. However, if there’s too much water to fix by yourself, don’t attempt any DIY water heater repair projects! Contact a professional immediately so they can properly determine how to proceed with fixing your plumbing water heater leak.
If all else fails, do not hesitate to call an emergency plumber at ABC Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling, Inc. for water heater replacement or water heater installation. We offer 24/7 water heater repair services to residential customers in the tri-county area. Our water heater technicians have undergone rigorous training from our affiliates at The Johns Manville Corporation™ and enjoy working with water heaters because unlike other plumbing systems water heaters only need to be replaced once every ten years! That means a reliable water heater has a long lifespan. If you’d like to learn more about water damage mitigation, please contact us!
Conclusion paragraph:
If you’re in the unfortunate position of finding a slab leak, we’ve got some tips to help you get it taken care of quickly and efficiently. Be sure that your plumbing problem is actually coming from under the floor with our handy guide on how to find out if there’s a slab leak. We can also connect you with an expert plumber who will make sure this issue never becomes one again. And don’t forget about these helpful maintenance tips for preventing future leaks!
Author Bio:- Karl Brown
Karl, a marketing manager at EZ Leak Detection, loves to write about plumbing and HVAC services to make the life of the reader easier. Leakages in your property can be dangerous but not all the leaks are easily accessible. He has given extensive information about water leak and slab leak and tips to detect them quickly along with quick solutions to prevent you from inconveniences and health hazards.
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