When to Call an Emergency Plumber

Most of the time, our toilets flush as they should and our sink and bathtub faucets operate correctly. However, there may come a time when the plumbing in our home isn’t working as it should. Maybe the toilet water is running nonstop or the shower isn’t putting out hot water. We may be able to fix some plumbing issues; however, other times it’s necessary to call a plumber for help, especially in urgent situations. Here are some top reasons you may need to call an emergency plumber for assistance:

No Hot Water

If you turn on the faucet and discover your hot water isn’t working, it could be due to a faulty hot water heater that provides the warm water for your sinks, bathtubs, and showers. Since you’ll likely miss having hot water in your home and want to remedy the situation quickly, it’s best to schedule an emergency appointment with your local plumber. The plumbing professional can come out to your home as soon as possible, diagnose the cause of the lack of hot water, and fix the issue for you.

Overflowing Toilet

An overflowing toilet is a cause for concern, especially if you try to fix the problem by plunging the toilet to no avail. After you turn off the water to the toilet, it’s probably a good idea to call your local plumber to come out ASAP to help you with this plumbing issue. If you don’t see any toilet paper clogging the toilet bowl, it could be a more serious problem, such as obstructed plumbing pipes. 

Frozen Pipes

If you have frozen pipes in your home, there are a few ways to remedy the situation on your own. However, sometimes it’s more serious and simply warming the pipes won’t fix the issue. Contact a plumbing professional to diagnose the problem, fix the frozen pipes, and remedy any other issue that may be causing the pipes to freeze. The plumber can also provide you with some tips to help prevent your pipes from freezing in the future.

Lack of Water Pressure

Maybe you’ve experienced this in the past: you turn on your kitchen sink or shower and you notice the water pressure is less than adequate. Low water pressure can be caused by a variety of reasons, such as dirt and debris in the plumbing pipes, cracked plumbing pipes, and faulty pressure regulators. Since you want your water pressure to work at top speed, a call to the local plumbing company can help you resolve this issue. Once the plumber diagnoses the low water pressure problem, they’ll be able to fix the issue and get your water flowing at the right speed once again. 

Flooding in One or More Areas

If you experience a sudden flood in your home, whether it’s coming from underneath your kitchen sink or from your water heater, it’s important to call a plumber right away. Even a small flood can create an exorbitant amount of damage, which is costly and time consuming to clean up. An emergency call to the plumber can fix the issue and prevent a lot of damage from occurring.

Heavy Flowing Faucet Leak

If you notice a small trickle of water from the faucet, you may not have to call the plumber for an emergency appointment and can wait until regular business hours. However, if the faucet leak is a heavy flowing one, you should call a plumber right away as this is an issue that should be taken care of immediately and not put off until normal business hours. 

Contact NuBlue When You Need Emergency Plumbing Service

When you need a North Carolina plumber right away, contact NuBlue. The NuBlue team services many areas throughout the state, including Charlotte, Fayetteville, Greenville, and Lake Norman areas. When you contact NuBlue, you’ll receive a quick appointment from a reputable, professional company.

Call NuBlue for all of your emergency and regular service plumbing needs!