Emergency Plumbing

Aqueduct Plumbing provides all of the emergency plumbing services for residents across the GTA.

Why Should You Count on Us?

With over 20 years of plumbing service, our team at Aqueduct Plumbing has come across countless emergency plumbing situations. From drain and pipe to plumbing issues, we have encountered it all. Our plumbing experts are always available for whatever type of emergency plumbing that you can throw at us!

Our Plumbing Services Include:

  • Easy assessment and plumbing repair.
  • 10+ years of plumbing experience from our expert plumbers .
  • Affordable rates, so you do not have to break the bank on repairs.
  • Service in the GTA, including Toronto, North York, Scarborough and Richmond Hill.

What Comes With Our Plumbing Services?

24/7 Emergency Service!

Picture this: it is late at night and you just got home after a long day at work. You cannot wait to get some rest and you jump into your bed. Everything is going well and you are about to fall asleep. That is until you start to hear loud noises coming from your pipes. You are not sure of what the issue is but all you know is that you want an immediate resolution.

This is where our team at Aqueduct comes in. We offer 24/7 emergency service so that your plumbing issue can be resolved regardless of the time it is occurring at.  

Emergency Business Repairs

Does your office need drain cleaning? Or maybe your office has a leaking pipe? Whatever issue you may have, our team at Aqueduct is happy to provide emergency plumbing for your business. Regardless of the type of working environment that you are in such as an office building or a restaurant , we are ready to provide efficient and immediate service.

What Are the Most Common Types of Plumbing Emergencies?

There most common types of plumbing emergencies include:

  • Water heater leaks: If you realize that hot water is being released from your faucets even after switching the tap to the ‘cold’ setting, then you are likely experiencing a leak in your water heater. To attend to it, you can take the following steps:
    • Turn off your water heater at the circuit breaker for an electric heater or turn off the gas line connection to your gas heater
    • Try to move all of the leaked water away from your water heater, using a draining hose would be effective
    • After your water heater has been shut off, try to stay away from it as much as possible 

 

  • Frozen pipes: Frozen pipes are commonly caused by severely cold winter temperatures. If you notice any damages on your pipes such as cracks, contact Aqueduct Plumbers to resolve it as quickly as possible. The best way to prevent freezing pipes in the future is by disconnecting your hoses, insulating the pipes, shutting off your water when you are away from your home for an extended period.
  • Common leaks: For leaks, there are steps that you can try to resolve your leaks. For a leaking faucet, you can try to tighten the direct water valve (if you are unsure of how to do this, contact Aqueduct Plumbing). For a leaking toilet you can try to turn off your water valve and check the tank at the back of your toilet to see if you notice anything strange or broken. If you observe your leak but determine that it is too difficult to resolve, you can contact our team for leak resolution and repair today.

 

What Can I Do Before an Emergency Plumber Arrives?

There are a couple of steps that you can take to make the plumber’s job even easier, this includes:

  • Breaking down what your problem is
    • If you are not unsure of what is causing the problem, try to look around the areas of your home that you suspect may have an impact on the problem. Most plumbing related problems such as leaky sinks, clogged drains and running toilets can be easily seen from the eye-test alone. However, some problems may be more complex, especially if they are located in your walls or pipes. For these you can try to identify the type of noises coming from your pipes if you witness any, otherwise it is best to wait for a plumber to assist you. For specific problems you may also want to consider these steps:
      • Leaking Sinks: look out for old parts that may need replacement
      • Clogged Drains: try to use a plunger to push the debris into the sewer line
      • Running toilets: try to replace the flapper itself and its valve 
 
  • Shutting off your water valve
    • Shutting off your water is the first method of action that you should take when experiencing a plumbing emergency. Wherever your plumbing emergency is taking place, you should look for nearby water sources and turn off their valves. This particularly includes shutting off your sinks and toilets. 
    • If your plumbing emergency appears to be more severe, then you should shut off your main water valve. Shutting off your main water will stop the flow of your pipes, so the damage will not get worse. To find your main water valve, you will need to look around the utility space where the main water line enters your home. When you turn off your water, make sure that the valve is perpendicular to the pipe as this indicates that the valve is shut off.
  • Turning off your water heater
    • The next step you should take in a plumbing emergency is to turn off your water heater. Your water heater will have two valves, including a red and a blue handle. The blue handle is the cold water inlet, which supplies cold water from the main supply to your water heater. The red handle is the hot water outlet, which generates and provides hot water throughout your home. By shutting off both of these valves, it will make it easier for the plumber to conduct the necessary plumbing emergency repairs for your home. 
  • Dealing with a minor leak
    • If you find a minor leak within your home, you can attempt to resolve it by using plumbing tape or wrapping a towel around the leak. If you are experiencing a continuous leak, you can place a bucket to collect the leaking water. You should also keep a close eye on the activity of the leak and tell the plumber if you notice anything abnormal .
Sink Tap
Leaks are one of the most common types of plumbing emergencies
  • Call an expert
    • Contacting a plumbing professional is the best way to express the nature of your plumbing issue. By calling an emergency plumber, you can obtain quick assistance on the phone and our team will be able to narrow down the solutions that we can take to resolve your plumbing issue. 

Do You Need Emergency Plumbing Right Now?

No problem, we understand that plumbing emergencies can be unexpected, inevitable and that emergency plumbing is the only way of countering it. Contact us today and we will conduct emergency repairs for your home or office as soon as possible.