Dover Plumbers

In Case of a Plumbing Emergency

No homeowner wants to walk into the laundry room and be greeted by water up to their ankles. You’ll immediately know there’s a serious problem, but what should you do first? If you find yourself in a similar situation, knowing the locations of your shutoff valves can prevent serious water damage from occurring and save you money in the end.

Locating the shutoff valve

Washing machine: the shutoff valve is located against the wall—look for two valves or a lever.

Toilet or sink: Look beneath the toilet or sink for the valve.

The house also has a main shutoff valve, which is usually located near the home’s perimeter. Once you’ve located the right valve, turn the handle clockwise.

Managing a leak

After turning off the main shutoff valve, drain the remaining water in the plumbing pipes by turning on all of the faucets. Next, contact a professional plumbing company—whether it’s a weekday or 2 a.m. on a Saturday, most plumbers will be able to send someone out. While the plumber is driving to your home, clean up any excess water to prevent water damage.

Other Plumbing Services

Best Pick Dover plumbers can handle nearly any plumbing job, including a wide variety of repairs. For example, if your drains are slow or giving off an unpleasant smell, call one of our vetted Philly plumbers.

The pros’ drain-cleaning solutions and techniques are much more effective than what you can buy at the store or try to do yourself. From faucets that drip to toilets that won’t stop running, you’ll find that Best Pick plumbing companies can find the root cause of the problem and fix it efficiently and effectively.

If you need installation work, a Best Pick Dover plumber has you covered there, too. Installing fixtures like toilets and faucets requires technical plumbing knowledge as well as a keen eye and touch; our Best Pick plumbers can ensure that the bathroom and kitchen fixtures you invested in will be functional for the long term.

Additionally, proper installation of many kinds of plumbing equipment and gas piping involves strict adherence to building codes and safety standards; an improperly installed gas water heater, for example, can emit a deadly level of carbon monoxide into the home or even burst. Licensed, reputable plumbers have the skill to do things the right way and will only perform work that is up to code.