Emergency Pipe Repairs: What to Do While Waiting for the Pros

Pipe-related emergencies are never a welcome experience. Nevertheless, it’s best to be prepared for when they do happen. Luckily, Nu Flow South Pacific is a team of pipe rehabilitation experts that will always promptly respond to your emergency calls. Below, we list what you can do to minimize damage and how to hold the fort while you wait for our crew for your pipe repair in Honolulu, HI.

Turn off the Water Supply

Whenever we get a call for emergency pipe repair services, we advise the client to shut off the water supply. You will find the main valve either in the basement, garage, or outside near the front porch. This action prevents water from flooding your property. It also allows our technicians to get straight to work since they cannot disconnect and fix the damage while the water runs.

Turn off the Water Heater

Whenever you turn off the water supply, you need to turn off your heater immediately. If the unit lacks water while it’s on, it may overheat and even burst, thus causing much more damage. If the heater uses gas energy, turn off the gas supply before shutting down the unit.

Dry the Floors

As you wait for our emergency pipe restoration pros, you can make work easier by soaking up the excessive water. You can use rugs, a mop, and maybe sponges to absorb the water and dry the floors. This also gives our experts a dry working place.

Before drying the floor, you should disconnect any electrical appliances while waiting for the Nu Flow pipe rehabilitation experts. A flooded property usually has cables and other electric items on the ground, and you must shut down the power supply to prevent electrocution when handling the water.

The above simple tactics will help you prevent extensive damage due to a pipe emergency that requires sewer pipe repair or any pipe-related repair. By the time you complete performing these tasks and inspecting your property for other types of damage, Nu Flow South Pacific will be at your door.

Whether you need a sink, faucet, inlet pipe, or drain pipe repair, we will restore your pipes to optimal function in no time.

Contact us for prompt and efficient services.