Water can be very destructive to many of the appliances and materials you will find in most people's homes. From their computers and smart devices to the very wall frames that hold up the main structure of the house, water can cause huge problems when it is allowed to run freely. When it comes to plumbing problems that require an immediate fix, most of them are going to relate to water leaks and system malfunctions that affect your whole house. Here are three times when you should call emergency plumbers to come fix your broken plumbing system as soon as possible.

Hot Water Unit Leaking 

If your water heating unit is leaking, no matter how small the amount may be, you should call for an emergency plumber to come and take a look at the problem. The issue with water heating units leaking is not just the water, but the potentially deadly combination of water with electricity. There are a number of reasons that your water heating unit could be leaking, and not all are insidious; some are just accidental like poorly fitted connections. Emergency plumbers will shut everything off and secure the area to make sure no one gets hurt, before establishing what the danger is and how it came to be.

Broken Pipes

Whenever you have a pipe that bursts in your home, there is only ever going to be one solution and you need professionals to get there fast. While you may be able to turn the water connection to the mainline off, you will still see several litres of water, if not more, leaking all around expensive objects. Emergency plumbers are so valuable because they not only fix these very harmful problems, but they have special equipment and tools that can mop up and stop the mess from spreading. They also can tell you if the damage has already set in and whether you might need to call a construction contractor to help repair the structural damage. 

Water Not Coming Out

Sometimes your plumbing will just shut off completely. This is clearly a problem with the main connection unless the whole area is down (which you should always check first). Messing around with heavy-duty pipes that can carry thousands of litres of water every day is not something you want to be doing without training. Emergency plumbers can be there to assist you get your water back on so you can get on with your day and make sure your home is still in good condition when you get back.