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THE BASICS OF GETTING READY FOR WATER LINE
REPAIR
Getting your water line repaired by a professional doesn’t have to be a hassle. Water lines can have
various breaks in them, or on occasion a pipe rusts out. You should always call a professional plumber
when you need water line repair. Calling at the first sign of a break is the best thing to do, before
complications arise. There are many water lines in a house, and even more in most industrial buildings.
Whatever the problem seems to be, it’s safer to hedge on the side of caution when it comes to water line
repair. Call early and try to shut your water off if possible to hedge against any more breakage.
Prep your house. Depending on the number of water line repairs needed, there are several things you can
do to get ready. The best thing you can do is clean out the area of the garage or hideaway where your
water heater and other major plumbing hookups are housed. The professionals will need access to major
plumbing outlets with room for their tools. You will save a lot of time by making room for everything
there. You can also anticipate that some electrical may need to be looked at for the hot water, so it is a
good idea to clear your electrical panel area as well. Make room in the hallway for lots of tools, and try to
access your house plans if possible so that the plumber can test the lines in a more efficient manner.