Common Household Emergencies And How To Deal With Them

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Common Household Emergencies And How To Deal With Them

You’d be hard pressed to find a single person on earth who doesn’t agree that household emergencies are some of the most inconvenient of issues that we come across in our day to day lives. From burst pipes to broken boilers, the costs associated with the repairs alone can be eye-watering, and while the payday loans may be able to cover you in a financial emergency, knowing how to deal with these emergencies when they come about is a must for all home owners. Here, we’re exploring the most common household emergencies and what you can do to deal with them.

Broken or Burst Pipes

Broken or burst pipes not only have the potential to cause water damage to your home, but also risk driving up your water bill every month, especially if they go unnoticed or without repair for an extended period of time. If your pipes burst, the risk of flooding alone should be reason enough to call out a pipe repair specialist. First, however, you need to turn off the water valve. You’ll likely have one in your basement, or near the front of the house in some cases. Turn this off to prevent further water damage, and then place that all important call!

Grease Fires

Regardless of what it is that catches fire in your home, it’s a stressful situation to be in. Most of us will turn directly to calling the emergency services, but there are other ways to control or limit the spread of fires without putting yourself in danger. The first, of course, is prevention and this is particularly important for grease fires – never put water on these! This could make things so much worse by splashing the grease around. Instead, put a metal lid over the pan that’s on fire to suffocate the flames or use baking soda to put it out.

Boiler Breakage

When your boiler breaks down or seems to be faulty, it’s important to remember to switch off the electricity before you go to take a look inside or around the pipes. For those with a gas boiler, making sure that the pilot light is on and reigniting it if it’s not should solve the problem, but if things are a little more complicated, it may be worth exploring to see if there is a damaged or frozen pipe to blame. Regardless, it’s time to call a technician but with a better idea of what could be the issue, you’re more likely to get a more accurate quote from the offset.

Power Blackout

We live in an age of smartphones and so it’s likely that someone in your household will have a ‘torch’ to hand at any given time when the power goes out. Check that everyone is okay to start, and give a quick glance out of the window to see if the issue is just in your home, or specific to your home. From there, you can check your breakers, use your mobile Data to check your power company’s website or social media for updates, or give them a call to document the loss and call them out for a repair or solution.

Gas Leaks

Gas leaks are extremely dangerous, and so it’s important that you adhere to the following advice closely. If you suspect that you might have a gas leak, do not smoke, light matches or turn anything electrical on or off and make sure to open all windows and doors, turn off your gas supply and call your fitter or supplier immediately. They will send someone out to repair the issue as soon as possible to ensure your house is fit to be lived in.

Home emergencies can shake up our lives considerably, so when it comes to dealing with these emergencies, being prepared in advance can make things run much more smoothly. From having emergency numbers on hand, to ensuring that you follow crucial steps during fires or gas leaks, hopefully our post can help you deal with emergencies in the future.

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