Plumbing Installation Virginia Beach During plumbing emergencies, the first step is to stop the flow of water immediately.

Do this by turning off the main water shutoff valve or the shutoff valve for the particular fixture or appliance. You and each member of your family should now the location of these shutoff valves. !ocating the main water shutoff valve is discussed this lin .Plumbing Installation "hutoff valves for fixtures and appliances can usually be found underneath sin s and toilets and behind clothes washers, water heaters and other appliances. If the emergency is limited to a specific appliance or fixture, loo for its shutoff valve and close the valve by turning cloc wise. #urn off the main shutoff valve if the problem is a lea ing pipe or if there is no shutoff valve for the particular fixture or appliance.$ontractors $hesapea e !ea s If a pipe lea s or brea s or if a %oint should loosen, turn off the main shutoff valve to prevent water damage. If you turn off the main water supply, turn off your hot water heater by turning off the circuit brea ers and the gas supply to the hot water heater.Plumbing Installation &ailure to do so can cause the hot water heater to overheat, damage the heating elements and in%ure anyone who un nowingly turns on a hot water faucet. 'ext, call a plumber or ma e temporary repairs yourself to stop the lea . (ave the pipe replaced or the %oint re soldered when it is convenient for a professional plumber to do so.

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If your washing machine, dishwasher or other water)using appliance appears to lea , first chec to see that the trap through which the appliance drains is completely open. "ometimes a partially)clogged drain can cause an overflow within the appliance. If the drain is clear, consult the appropriate appliance repair person. &ro*en Pipes Pipe insulation and free*e)resistant outside faucets are available to reduce the ris of free*ing. +ven with these products, problems can still occur. If a pipe should freeze, thaw the pipe slowly with a hair dryer or towels soaked in hot water. Heating the pipe slowly may prevent the pipe from breaking. Do not heat the pipe with a torch. This has been the cause of many fires. To prevent frozen pipes, drain water from outdoor faucets and pipes, remove and store outdoor hoses and never leave your home unheated during cold weather. $logged Drains ,hen the drain pipe from a tub, sin , shower or water)using appliance becomes clogged,

turn off the faucet or appliance that flows into the drain. 'ext, try to remove the obstruction with a rubber plunger. #he rubber cup of the plunger should cover the drain opening and the water should come well up over the edge of the cup. ,or the plunger up and down rhythmically -. to /. times in succession to build up pressure in the pipe. #his does more good than sporadic plunges. If the plunger does not wor , call a plumber. Do not attempt using a sna e or other tools. #hey can damage expensive fixtures. 'ever use drain cleaner to open a totally clogged drain. It will mix with the water to form a caustic solution. $logged #oilet If a toilet overflows, stop the water flow by reaching inside the toilet tan and pushing the tan stopper down into its valve seat. (old until the tan fills and the water stops. 'ext, turn off the shutoff valve underneath the toilet or turn off the main water shutoff valve. 0nclog the toilet. A clogged toilet should be treated almost the same as a clogged drain. lumbing Installation !irginia "each The trap is built into the toilet and is therefore less accessible. Try to unclog the drain with a plunger. If that does not work, call a plumber. &aucet 1alfunction If a faucet won2t shut off, turn off the water at the shutoff valve underneath the sin immediately. If there is no valve, turn off the main water supply shutoff valve. $all a plumber or repair the faucet yourself. #here are a number of plumbing repair boo s on the mar et for do)it)yourselfers. You should not attempt to repair cartridge faucets yourself. #hese faucets are exceptionally advanced and 3uite expensive. $all a professional plumber if you have any problems with a cartridge faucet. If steaming water flows from a hot water faucet, do not touch the hot water faucet. !eave the faucet running. #urn off the electricity or gas supply to the hot water heater. !et the faucet run until cold water flows from the faucet 4the water in the hot water heater is no longer overheated5, then call a plumbing professional to repair the faucet or the hot water heater2s thermostat . Creative Living LLC Is A Plumbing Company That #ffers Free Estimates $or New Plumbing, Plumbing Emergencies, Hot ater Heater !eplacements, Bro"en #r Lea"ing Pipes, #ewage Lea"s #r Any Pluming Problems$ lease $eel $ree To %all &s 'ith Any %uestions,'e (ervice All #f Virginia Beach& Chesapea"e Va& Nor'ol" Va & ortsmouth !A Hampton )oads * #ne of !irginia+s remier Plumbing Companies* 'e Are ,ocated At ()*+ Nth ,ilitary Hwy Nor'ol" Va *-.+) .ormal "ushiness Hours ,on/ay 0 Fri/ay 1 am 2o 3 Pm 'ith *45( Emergency #ervices All of our work is +667 8uarantee/* 'ith a #ne year arranty* Thank you for visiting our site www.creativelivingva.com #r email us at creativelivingllc/yahoo.com . And we welcome you to schedule an estimate by filling out our %ontact $orm * #r by calling us at 9(.(: .1(0463+ And lease feel free to $riend &s #n Faceboo" [DISPLAY_ACURAX_ICONS]