Emergency Plumber in Topeka, KS

Stop the water

In most Topeka houses with a basement, the main shut-off sits on the front wall of the basement, close to where the water line comes through the foundation. Homes on slabs often have it in a closet, the garage or beside the water heater. Turn it clockwise until it stops, then open a low tap to drain the pressure off the pipes.

Water near electrics

If water has reached outlets, a furnace or the breaker panel, stay out of the wet area. Turn the power off at the panel only if you can reach it while standing somewhere dry; otherwise ask the utility to disconnect the house. A plumber will not start work until the area is safe.

Basement flooding

Water coming up through a floor drain usually points to the sewer line, while water seeping along the walls during a storm points to the sump pump or the grading outside. Telling the plumber which one you are seeing helps them bring the right tools on the first visit.

Sewage backups

Stop using water in the house straight away, because every flush and shower adds to the backup. Keep children and pets away from it. Chemical drain openers do not clear a main line and make the work dangerous for whoever opens the pipe next.

Water heater leaks

A tank leaking from its seams or bottom can't be repaired. Close the cold-water valve above the heater, switch off the gas or the breaker, and put towels or a pan underneath. A plumber can tell you whether a drip from a fitting is a quick fix.

What to tell the plumber

Where the water is coming from, whether the main is off, how long it has been running and whether it has reached the basement or ceilings. A few photos taken from a safe spot help. Send a request and a plumber will get in touch.