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Water leaks? Don't panic, here's what to do!

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Water leaking emergencies are one of the most important jobs we handle because we know how quickly a plumbing problem can turn into severe water damage or a completely unlivable situation in a home. When you need an emergency plumber in Jacksonville or the surrounding areas, you just need to pick up the phone and contact us, and we will be there soon. We want to help you curb those feelings of panic when you have a large plumbing water leak . Here's what you can do when you find that you have leaky pipes or leaky devices. ONE: turn off the water to the house You want to stop water damage as soon as possible (as well as wasting water), so the first step to take when you discover a large leak in your home's plumbing is to shut off the water supply. Take some time now to find the position of the valve that closes the water supply. It should be located near the water meter. Turn it until the flow of water stops, and don't turn it back on until the plumbers have given t...

3 quick fixes for leaking water pipes

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3 quick fixes for leaking water pipes A home's pipes are essential for everything to work properly, but when a pipe starts leaking, that can spell big trouble for homeowners. A leaking pipe may not be immediately visible, causing severe damage if not corrected. If you find that a pipe is leaking, there are three quick fixes you can do until a plumbing professional is able to come out and assess the extent of the problem. But your first step should always be to close the water supply valve. If the leak is in a water supply pipe under a sink, close the water supply valves under the sink .  Use available materials If your pipe is bleeding water and you don't have enough time to get to a store to get the necessary supplies, try using the items you have on hand. If the hole is small, stick a pencil tip into it. Wrap the hose in an electrician's tape and use putty if you have it to make sure it doesn't leak. This should buy you enough time to call a professional plumb...