To many homeowners, anything related to plumbing might be an emergency. Likewise, many homeowners think that their ability to work on DIY projects signifies that they’ll never have to call a plumber unless there’s water flooding their entire house. Neither of these two extremes is the right attitude to have, and it’s about time we set the record straight.
Plumbing emergencies are most definitely a thing. The problem remains, how can you tell what’s worth calling a plumber over and what’s not? Emergency plumbing in Bloomington, IL is determined on a case by case basis, so your unique plumbing need might be more of an emergency than someone else’s.
Keep reading and we’ll get into the details of what constitutes a plumbing emergency, when to call professionals like us, and if there’s anything you can do in the meantime.
Wintertime here in Bloomington means freezing cold temperatures, so make sure that your pipes are safe. If you’ve lived here in Illinois for a while, you’re probably no stranger to a frozen pipe or two. This is a relatively common inconvenience but it’s also one that’s very easily avoidable.
There are a great many different problems that can afflict a plumbing system. Some issues can be ignored for months without getting much worse (even though they really shouldn’t be). Some should be addressed fairly soon, though they can be left alone while waiting for an appointment time. Finally, some should be addressed as soon as humanly possible if they are to be prevented from causing massive problems.
If you have water welling up from under your floor, or from behind a wall, it can be tempting to panic. However, the most important thing you can do during a plumbing emergency is to remain calm and act quickly. If you know what to do, you can limit the damage by a significant amount while you wait for your plumber to show up. 
