A giant monster stomps through downtown, knocking over buildings and breathing fire. In the event of such an emergency, you look up in the sky, searching for a superhero to save the day. But what happens when you encounter a different sort of emergency?
You wake up in the morning, sleepily stumble to the bathroom, only to find an inch of dirty water on the floor. When such disaster strikes, you don’t just want a superhero—you want a plumbing hero.
At KC Flow Heroes, we can speed to the scene in the event of broken pipes, overflowing drains, and damaged water heaters. If you need an emergency plumber in Jackson County, work with the heroes. Learn more about our emergency plumbing services below.
A Rogues Gallery of Emergencies
What’s a superhero without a rogues gallery—a league of evil villains hellbent on wreaking havoc and destroying the city? While our heroes don’t contend with villains like Doctor Octopus or Morbius the Living Vampire, we do deal with an array of plumbing emergencies on a regular basis. Let’s take a closer look at some of the emergencies our team can resolve.
Leaking Pipes
Your pipes serve as your property’s vascular system—an interconnected network of pipes and pathways that keep your home functioning as it should. But as those pipes age and break down, you may notice smelly water, slow draining, and horrible gurgling sounds throughout your home.
If you suspect you may have a leaky or burst pipe, don’t hesitate to reach out to an emergency plumber in Jackson County.
A damaged pipe won’t fix itself on its own, and your concerns only intensify the longer you wait. We can inspect your damaged pipes with a specialized camera to get a better look at the damage. Depending on the severity, we may recommend different methods. In most cases, however, we recommend CIPP (cured in place pipe).
This one-hole method allows us to replace damaged pipes without digging up your property. CIPP works by inserting a flexible lining into the pipe and curing it with a special light, hardening the lining. It’s like giving your damaged pipes a second skin. This treatment comes with a 50-year warranty, so you can enjoy peace of mind for decades to come.
Clogged Drains
At first glance, you may not think of a drain clog as a plumbing emergency. But no one wants to take a shower in stagnant, ankle-deep water. There are a number of reasons why drains clog up, and our team can handle any of them.
For instance, if your lines have become clogged because of invasive plant and tree roots, then we use one of our specialized cutting tools to clear away the growth. We can also perform a drain opening to snake away any clogs that may be preventing normal water flow.
Contact an emergency plumber in Jackson County to clear your clogs without damaging your pipes.
Broken Water Heater
A water heater keeps your baths hot and your kitchen functional, but a damaged water heater may cause more problems than a tepid shower. If you notice your water heater dripping or leaking, contact our experts immediately.
Another sign of serious damage is a consistently loud rattling from the device. This could be a precursor to a more serious issue, which could leave your home filled with water.
Our experts visit your home and examine your water heater to determine the cause of your concerns. In most cases, we recommend replacing the heater to prevent the risk of additional problems arising in the future.
Toilet Repairs
You never realize how much you use certain appliances until they’re gone. If you find Iron Man without his supersuit, or Batman without his utility belt, they might be in serious trouble. When it comes to household appliances, few are commonly used more than the toilet.
If your toilet leaks, cracks, or refuses to flush, then we can come inspect it right away. In some cases, we simply need to change out a few parts. In others, a total toilet replacement may be in order. You don’t want to travel to a local business or a friend’s house every time you need to use the restroom! With an emergency plumber in Jackson County, you can take back your privacy and use the bathroom in your own home.
A Lasting Solution
Let’s say you’re struggling with a water heater problem. You’ve got a leak, but it’s nothing serious—not yet, anyway. You may be tempted to ask for a quick repair as opposed to a total replacement.
After all, a repair is cheaper, which makes it more appealing, right? But a cheap repair is like calling Hawkeye to defeat Thanos. It might help, but wouldn’t you rather have a more robust solution? In many cases, our team members recommend a total system replacement over a repair.
We won’t nickel and dime you. Your initial estimate may be higher, but it saves you from having to call us again in the future. We always say, “If we have to see you again, we want it to be for a completely different reason.”
Repairs provide a short-term solution, but a replacement allows you to enjoy a functioning water heater for years to come.
Preventing Emergencies
If you want to solve your plumbing problems, you can reach out to an emergency plumber in Jackson County. But the best solution to an emergency is preventing it from occurring in the first place.
Superheroes can’t be everywhere at once, so they depend on everyday citizens to keep an eye out for any suspicious activity. You can do the same to prevent plumbing emergencies from taking you off guard. It’s always a good idea to get to know your plumbing system on a deeper level.
Familiarize yourself with the system to understand what’s normal and what isn’t. For example, most water heaters drip small amounts of water thanks to the overflow valve, so not every little drop of water is cause for concern. But steadily dripping water may be a sign to reach out to our team.
You can also prevent plumbing disasters by contacting our team and scheduling routine maintenance. We offer regular inspections to ensure your plumbing system and sewer lines are operating properly. And if we do notice something amiss, we can create a service plan and provide you with a customized estimate.
It’s the small, everyday precautions that prevent serious damage in the future.
Winter Weather Prep
Mr. Freeze uses a specialized ice cannon to shatter bank vaults and chill out security teams. But Jackson County winter weather doesn’t need any help to freeze your pipes and cause serious damage.
Anyone who’s lived in the area for long will tell you—our weather shifts on a dime. And this doesn’t just cause problems for your weekend plans and wardrobe. When weather goes from hot to cold and back again, it causes your pipes to expand and contract, resulting in serious strain. Any remaining water in your pipes can cause additional winter weather risks.
When water in your pipes freezes, it expands, which can cause your pipes to burst. You can prevent rapid temperature changes in your pipes by leaving cabinet doors open, exposing your pipes to your heating systems.
Additionally, be sure to keep your garage doors closed in order to shield pipes from freezing winds. Do you have any faucets on the outside of your home? Shut off the water supply line that leads to the faucet, then open the hose bibb to drain out any remaining water and prevent freezing.
These precautions are an excellent way to prevent pipe damage, but no system is perfect. That’s why we’re here.
If freezing temperatures breach your defenses and damage your pipes, just reach out to an emergency plumber in Jackson County, and we can provide the solution you need.
Working With the Experts
What makes a superhero? A flashy costume? A secret, subterranean lair? Super-strength or sonic flight? In our opinion, a hero is anyone who wants to make the world a better place, with the know-how and training to make it happen. And by that definition, each of our local plumbers constitutes a hero.
We got into this line of work because we know how serious a plumbing disaster can be. Whether you have a water heater that’s leaking all over your floors, or a shower that backs up with smelly water, you want someone who can identify the problem and solve it.
For an emergency plumber in Jackson County who can find a lasting fix to your plumbing concerns, reach out to our team.
Get Ahead of Plumbing Emergencies
Don’t be caught unaware when disaster strikes. If you’re in need of emergency services, like water heater replacement, sewer repair, or drain opening, then reach out to our team, and we’ll come over faster than a speeding bullet. Well, maybe not that fast—but as fast as possible!
You can also schedule a site visit online; just submit a service request with our team. Not sure which of our services is the right choice for your needs?
Try our online planning tool. All you need to do is answer some simple questions, and we can reach out with a personal service recommendation. Contact an emergency plumber in Jackson County, and marvel as our heroes save the day.
