Emergency Plumber in Fort Lauderdale

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Emergency plumbing problems can cause major damage!

Almost every homeowner or renter has a few essential tools on hand to cope with minor plumbing emergencies. Many times, a clogged toilet or slow drain may need a little elbow grease and a plunger to work as intended. If you’re handy around the house, you can generally tackle a small repair such as changing out a worn washer or replacing a drain cover. However, bigger plumbing repair jobs need professional attention. Trying to repair some common issues such as slow drains or leaking toilets could lead to bigger problems later.

Below are some plumbing-related incidents and some suggestions on how to remediate on your own. If the suggestions do not resolve the problem quickly, you should call Veterans Plumbing immediately to have a professional technician take care of the issue.

  • Gas leaks: Gas leaks are both scary and dangerous. The smell of gas in your home will cause panic from the start. While you shouldn’t wait too long to call for help, try to determine how serious the issue is. If the smell is very strong and lingers it’s time to take action. If the smell seems to dissipate quickly and does not remain you are probably fine.
  • Water leaks: This can be a tricky one. Of course, if you wake up to a foot of water in your home you definitely have an emergency. Other issues can be harder to determine. Water may be leaking into areas where you can’t see it easily. Even a small leak can cause plenty of damage and waste gallons of water. Trace the source of the water as best you can. Feel walls to see if they are wet. Check your flooring, especially if you have carpeting to see how wet it is. Look all around the outside of your home for large amounts of water. Listen to see if you can hear water flowing. If you see or feel large amounts of water you have an emergency.
  • No heat in your home: If your gas heating system goes on the blink, check to see if you have big problems. It could just be the breaker is turned off or the thermostat is set wrong. If you don’t see any obvious issues call for help, especially if you have children or elderly people in your home.
  • Drain issues: If a sink or toilet won’t flush or drain, take steps to remedy the issue yourself. Use a plunger to try to unclog the stoppage. Drano or other chemicals can be used but be careful when you use them. They are dangerous to you and can cause issues with your pipes.
  • Faucets and valves: Sometimes the threads on these will strip. There is no way for you to turn the water off. Call for help so you don’t waste too much water and cause more damage.

While water and gas leaks will probably be your biggest concerns with your plumbing, many other things can go wrong. Check for obvious fixes before calling for help, but don’t wait too long. Emergency plumbing problems are serious, and can cause serious damage, as well as possible health and hygiene problems.

 

For emergency plumbing services in Ft. Lauderdale, contact us today!

We are available 24/7 for your convenience. We answer every call personally! Call Veterans Plumbing any time for an emergency, inspection or to schedule routine service.

 

We offer our customers:

  • Quality Service
  • A Quick Response Time
  • An Honest Diagnosis
  • Reliable Service
  • 24 Hours a Day & Days a Week
  • Discounts to Seniors and Veterans

 

We look forward to serving you!

Plumbing Stoppages Can Wreak Havoc!

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Ft. Lauderdale Veterans Plumbing can help un-stop your plumbing.

There are several chemical solutions sold over the counter that are advertised to unclog drains. Be very cautious using them! They can not only be harmful to your pipes and plumbing system, but the harsh chemicals can also be dangerous to you and your family!

The safest and most effective way to clear stoppages is to hire a professional, like Veterans Plumbing in Ft. Lauderdale. We have an array of snakes and cable to remove the stoppage. We will also determine the cause of the stoppage, some of which are listed below:

  • Sewer Line Stoppage: These can be cause by tree roots and other outside debris, such as leaves, dirt, mold, sticks, and insects.
  • Kitchen Sink: Potato peels and stringy vegetables, along with a few egg shells can be your accomplice for clogging up the kitchen sink, as they are the number one cause of stoppages and backups. Other things such as grease and large quantities of food down the food disposal can also cause problems. In many households, it’s not just the stoppages and backups that are the problem. If food is backed up, creatures such as ants, roaches and even mice/rats can invade your home and target that clogging. That is surely nothing you want to wake up or come home to.
  • Bathroom toilets: Toilet stoppage and overflow can be disgusting and unsanitary. They are caused by waste products, for example, sanitary products, facial wipes, hair, diapers. Even the type or amount of toilet paper can lead to stoppages in your toilet.
  • Bathroom sinks: When it comes to blockages in your home, the bathroom sinks are particularly prone due to the nature of things that go down the sink drain. Hair, soap, shaving foam and toothpaste can all line the pipes, which over time can build up, clog and back up the sink so it does not drain properly.
  • Tubs: Clogged tub stoppages can be a terrible hassle and inconvenience. Unfortunately, tub stoppages aren’t always as easy to fix as other stoppages.
  • The pipes themselves: The type of pipes you have could be disintegrating over time, which can result in pieces of the pipe breaking and stopping up the plumbing.

In some circumstances, the drain cannot be cleared, in which case we would recommend removing and replacing a portion of the pipe. In extreme cases, if cabling or spot repair cannot clean a sewer, you may need the line replaced altogether. Veterans Plumbing can do that as well. Our experienced technicians can excavate, install and clean up afterward so that it looks like we were never there!

Regardless of your drainage problem or cause, Veterans Plumbing can fix it and do it right!

 

Call Veterans Plumbing in Ft. Lauderdale today to fix your plumbing problems!

With over 20 years of experience, Veterans Plumbing provides the Ft. Lauderdale, FL area with a variety of professional plumbing services. We offer prompt and reliable service to sump pumps, water heaters, faucets, sinks, water lines, sewers, garbage disposals, toilets, and more at reasonable rates. Our team of expert plumbers and drain cleaners are dedicated in providing the best possible solutions for all your plumbing problems or drain repair solutions. We take pride in providing efficient plumbing services that match your needs and your budget.

 

We offer our customers:

  • Quality Service
  • A Quick Response Time
  • An Honest Diagnosis
  • Reliable Service
  • 24 Hours a Day & Days a Week
  • Discounts to Seniors and Veterans

 

We welcome the opportunity to serve you!