Have you ever had a pipe burst at 2 a.m.? Like your house is working to set those auditioning for a disaster movie. Spraying of water, panic in and all the DIY videos that you have watched seems to have faded from your brain. You grab a wrench, twist something, and it likely made it worse. This is what makes having an experienced all aloha plumbing on the telephone list not simply a excellent concept; it’s simple survival.

Why Drips, Leaks, and The “Oh No” Moments Are the Best Times to Get Something Done
That small drip may seem harmless. Just a tiny plink-plink in the sink, right? Wrong. The leak is your water bill’s worst enemy. And before you know it, those drops turn into a flood and you are funding a swimming pool you never had in mind. If you don’t know where it is coming from, it will take a toll on your wallet; but that can all be avoided with a plumber who can find the source.

Clogs? THOSE are a beast of their own. You brush your teeth for a minute, the next the sink has become a stagnant swamp. Store bought drain cleaners may claim the miracle of unclogging drains but they rarely deliver and what you have instead is the removal off rust, cinders, and corrosion from your drains and pipes. But dumping chemicals and hoping for the best is not going to be a proper fix.

When Pipes Play Tricks on You
Old homes retain their character while plumbing comes just one bad day away from complete rebellion. Weak joints, rusty pipes, pressure problems of any kind can soon turn a peaceful evening into a sudden emergency. And remember tree roots. They’re nature’s slow motion wrecking crew that sneak into underground pipes to cause blockages, even the toughest plungers are useless against them.

Ever have a toilet flush and gurgling ensues from the sink? That’s your plumbing’s effect of sobbing for assistance. Pipes or sewer line trouble may be the air trapped. They are comparable to hearing a noise coming from your car and opting to turn up the volume of radio instead of going to see it fixed.

Hot Water… or Not
The only thing that anyone ever appreciates about a water heater is when it fails. Nothing is more humbling then when you are allowed to (forcefully) enter an ice cold shower. Water heaters don’t usually make weird noises or fail to perform their primary function, which is delivering hot water to your escape pleasure. The cause could be sediment buildup, a faulty thermostat, or simply old age. Either way, trained eyes and hands will prevent you from suffering more arctic wake up calls.

The Art of Not Blowing Things Up and Gas Lines, by Art Liggio
But the gas leaks are deathly silent. As soon as you catch a sniff of rotten eggs: Don’t think twice, run. Shut off the gas, and evacuate then call a professional. In fact, gas line problems are not ‘wait and see’ issues like minor plumbing issues. One wrong move and you are walking right into an action movie you didn’t sign up for.

The Wisdom of Calling a Pro
Take, for example — some plumbing jobs seem simple, until you find yourself knee deep in water, unsure how it even started. A skilled plumber actually catches problems before they become a full blown disaster and not just patch things up. Above all, they have experience, they have the right tools and know how.

When the drip starts again or when the sink begins to drain or slowly and the mysterious puddle grows under the sink — do not become a hero next time. Sometimes, it is the smartest move to admit you need a backup.