Emergency Plumbing Survival Guide for San Francisco Residents
performanceplumbing2015-06-29T11:40:10+00:00Every now and then, things go terribly wrong and you’ll end up facing an emergency plumbing situation in your San Francisco home. We’ve put together this emergency plumbing survival guide so our San Francisco neighbors like you can make it through this stressful situation with the least amount of damage possible. Keep in mind that the best solution to an emergency plumbing situation is professional help from an experienced, licensed plumber. If you need help, call us immediately at (650) 583-3311 and we’ll dispatch one of our expert plumbers immediately to help you get things fixed up as quickly as possible. First, locate the emergency shutoff valve and turn off the water If you’re having a serious emergency, you can prevent continued damage by finding the emergency shutoff valve for the house and turning off the water for the whole property. The main shutoff valve is typically located either in the basement of the house, or along an outside wall in a utility area. Turn the valve clockwise to cut off the water supply to the home, which should stop any flooding or excessive leaking. Knowing this ahead of time, before an emergency will also help you prepare for those [...]