10 Most Common Plumbing Emergencies

Here at OTIS Plumbing we’ve had years of professional plumbing experiencing across Inner west of Sydney. Below we have compiled a top 10 most common plumbing emergency list.

10 common emergencies covered:

	Type of Emergency
	A damaged roof, gutter or downpipe causing an internal leak. Water leaking internally through the ceiling walls.
	A blocked toilet, pipe or drain. Preventing smooth water flow, causing overflow or backup
	A burst tap or showerhead. The inability to control water flow as the result of a burst tap or showerhead causing significant water wastage, home or property damage
	Burst pipe. Physical breakage of a pipe or joint, causing significant water wastage, home or property damage
	Broken or burst hot water system. Broken or damaged system as the result of a burst unit, gas or electrical problems, faulty components, or even just the inability to reignite the pilot light
	Broken or damaged heating/cooling system. As a result of gas or electrical problems, faulty components or the inability to reignite the pilot light
	A blackout or power failure in the house. When the supply of power to all or part of the house has been disrupted. (Excludes area-wide blackouts)
	Being locked out of the house. Unable to gain access into your home
	Broken door or window. Where home safety or security is threatened as a result of door or window damage, including broken glass, damaged locks, jammed doors or windows
	A gas leak. Internal or external gas leaks as a result of damaged gas appliances or leaking gas pipe lines