
What to Do When a Pipe Bursts
The first ten minutes matter most. Where the shutoff is, what to move and what to leave well alone until help arrives.
Read the guidePlain guidance from Plano 24 Hour Plumber on the plumbing problems people call about most: burst pipes, no hot water, leaks under the slab and drains that will not clear. What to look for, what is safe to do and when to stop and call.

The first ten minutes matter most. Where the shutoff is, what to move and what to leave well alone until help arrives.
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A short list of safe checks for gas, electric and tankless heaters, and the point where it becomes a job for a plumber.
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Warm floors, a climbing bill and water with no obvious source. How a leak under a foundation announces itself.
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One slow sink is a local problem. Several fixtures backing up together is not. How to tell which one you have.
Read the guideThese guides help you describe what is happening and avoid making it worse. They do not replace having the system looked at. Browse the plumbing services, compare water heater repair and replacement, read the common questions, check your town on the service areas page or tell us what is happening.