Emergency Plumber in Ogden, UT

Shut the water off

Most Ogden homes with basements have the main valve on the wall facing the street, where the line comes through the foundation. In homes without a basement, look in the utility room, under the stairs or near the water heater. Close it fully and open a faucet downstairs to drain the pipes.

Keep away from wiring

If water is near the electrical panel, the furnace or outlets, don't walk through it. Turn off circuits from a dry spot if you safely can. If the panel itself is in the wet area, stay out and contact the power company.

Find where it's coming from

A supply leak sprays or drips clean water, often from a frozen pipe or a failed fitting. Water from a drain or floor drain, especially if it smells, is a sewer problem. Knowing which one you have tells the plumber what to bring and how urgent it is.

Sewer backups

If sewage is coming up a floor drain, tub or basement toilet, stop using water anywhere in the house. Every fixture you use pushes more toward the blockage. Keep children and pets out, and don't pour chemical openers into a backed-up line.

Protect what you can

Move rugs, boxes and furniture out of the water's path, and take photos of the source and the damage before cleanup. Photos help the plumber plan and are useful for any insurance claim.

What to send

Where the water is, whether the main is off, whether it's clean water or sewage, and how long it ran. Send a request and a plumber will get in touch.