How to Handle a Burst Pipe
It happens to just about every homeowner at one time or another, despite your best efforts to prevent it: a burst pipe. It can be a confusing and stressful time, especially right after it happens. As a residential plumber serving Maplewood and the surrounding areas, we have helped countless people like you when this type of plumbing emergency occurs, so here are a few tips on what to do while you are waiting for our residential plumber to respond. The first thing you should do is put a large bucket or another type of container underneath where the leak is coming from, if this is possible. This will help prevent further damage to your flooring, carpeting or anything that is lying underneath or around where the pipe has burst. After that, go to your house's main water shut off valve and turn the water off. Make sure you turn off your home's electricity as well if it's safe to do so and if you know how. Go to your house's stop tap and t...