Ken Neyer Plumbing, Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘pipe bursting’

Temporary Solutions for a Leaking Pipe

Monday, October 28th, 2019

As your local plumbing company, if we have the authority to talk about anything, it would be leaking pipes. Aside from performing drain cleaning in Hamilton, OH we also see ruined basements and water damage all the time as a direct effect of pipe leaks. Pipes that start leaking can lead even the hardiest homeowner into a frenzied panic.

Though, in case you were wondering, there are some tried and true temporary solutions for your leaking pipe while you wait for the plumber to arrive. Basically, these tips will help you mitigate the damage caused by a leaking pipe while a plumber responds. These leaks can be nasty and absolutely devastating to the rest of your plumbing system and the wooden interior of your home.

If you’re looking for ways to manage anxiety and limit the panic when a pipe leak occurs, take a look below!

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A Pipe Burst! What Do I Do?

Monday, March 5th, 2018

leaking-water-pipeThe period at the end of winter is the time when plumbing pipes are at the highest danger of bursting. When any frozen pipes might start to melt from warmer weather is when the pressure in the pipe dramatically spikes and causes the lateral bursting. You always want frozen pipes dealt with by professional plumbers as soon as possible. But if you do run into a burst pipe emergency, you’re past the point of prevention or a planned remedy.

However, you shouldn’t panic. We’ll help guide you through what to do in the case of a burst pipe that is threatening to flood parts of your house.

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Why Would I Need “Pipe Bursting” Technology for Plumbing?

Monday, December 25th, 2017

broken-sewer-pipeWe know the words “burst pipe” is a scary one for a homeowner, especially in winter when freezing temperatures can lead to pipes bursting. You’ll need an emergency plumber in Cincinnati, OH to take care of a problem with either frozen pipes or burst pipes. You can depend on us 24/7 for service to deal with this.

However, ­­­pipe bursting is a different story. It’s plumbing work done to replace an old, broken sewer line. It can be an emergency job, since a broken sewer line is something that has to be taken care of immediately. But it can also be done as a precaution for a house with older piping and a sewer line made from outdated material: cast iron, galvanized steel, or clay. We recommend replacing your sewer line if you have a house built before 1970.

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