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Need help with plumbing repairs at home?

Dawn S • October 21, 2021
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Some plumbing repairs you can take care of on your own. But some plumbing issues definitely need the help of a trained professional. A plumber will fix any issue, big or small, but some repairs you simply cannot do.

One issue that should be handled by a trained, licensed professional is a water heater that is acting up. If the water has turned cold throughout your house, a call to A Rescue Rooter will be in order. The plumber will check that the pilot light is still lit and if it went out, they will re-light it. It could be a build up of sediment or a faulty thermostat that is the culprit but a trained plumbing technician should make the diagnosis and fix the fault.

Another common issue that warrants the help of a plumber is low water pressure. If the water is trickling out of your taps, a call to a plumber should be in order. This may be an issue in an older home because pipes could be worn, broken or corroded due to their age. Remember, nothing lasts forever!

And then there’s the dreaded leaky pipes. They need to be looked at and repaired immediately. A reputable company, like a Rescue Rooter, will should come to your rescue 24/7. You can do a temporary fix but a trained professional will repair the leak permanently. The issue could be a piece of the pipe or the whole pipe needs to be replaced. Perhaps a joint is in disrepair and needs to be replaced. Leaky pipes are more common in the winter when water can freeze which will could cause pipes to expand and ultimately burst.

Common plumbing emergencies are burst pipes, leaky pipes and fixtures, frozen pipes, a blocked drain and a toilet not working properly. A technician from A Rescue Rooter will diagnose and repair these issues and more. You should be aware if that a plumbing issue is not looked at and repaired promptly, bigger problems may arise. A pipe that is leaking may cause expensive structural damage to your property which in turn could cause damage to the contents of your home. Better to be safe than sorry and make that call to a trusted plumbing professional. Repairing the problem yourself may seem like a cost-effect solution to your plumbing problem, but in reality, a trained plumber will make sure the repair is done properly and their expertise will avoid future issues that could be expensive.

A call to A Rescue Rooter will help you with all your plumbing needs, twenty-four hours a day. Their technicians are fully licensed, insured and most importantly a phone call away! No job is too big or too small and they can help you with their state-of-the-art equipment that includes the use of CCTV video for diagnosis and repair. They never charge a premium for your emergency repair. A Rescue Rooter is a local business and with you in mind, their rates are very affordable.

Call A Rescue Rooter 24/7!

905-521-8284

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