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One of the most critical plumbing emergencies, a burst pipe can release gallons of water in a matter of minutes, causing lasting damage to your home. If a pipe bursts in your home, shut off the main water supply immediately and call an emergency plumber.

The time that water damage repairs take to complete will depend on the time it takes for the material affected to dry up. A safe time to assume is 72 hours on an average basis for 1 room to be dried out and ready for reconstruction followed by 1-2 weeks for the actual water damage repairs.

The length of time taken to repair the water main can vary, and there are so many factors that play apart, but most are fixed within three hours.

Pipe bursting repair costs $100 to $200 per foot with most spending between $400 and $1,500 total. Water damage clean up and repair may add $1,000 to $2,000 in costs depending on the extent. Pipes burst for two main reasons, and both situations require immediate fixing.

Tankless water heater maintenance is a must and should be done at least once a year. Also commonly referred to as an on-demand water heater, the tankless water heater may need maintenance every six months if your water heater is set to a high temperature or if you have hard water.

Tankless water heaters will all make some noise when starting up and heating water, but the noise levels are usually reasonable and not cause for concern. Another common problem that can create noise in tankless water heaters is a dirty flow sensor which controls how much gas is sent to the unit.

For homes that use 41 gallons or less of hot water daily, demand water heaters can be 24%–34% more energy efficient than conventional storage tank water heaters. In contrast, storage water heaters last 10–15 years. Tankless water heaters can avoid the standby heat losses associated with storage water heaters.

The U.S. Department of Energy estimates gas-fired tankless heaters save an average of $108 in energy costs per year over their traditional tank counterparts, while electric tankless heaters save $44 per year. Rewiring your house can easily add as much as $5,000 to the cost of installing a tankless water heater.

Generally speaking a clogged drain won't cause a leak. ... It's similar to when you plunge a drain occasionally a joint might be disturbed to the point that it leaks, but it isn't common enough to worry about. Toilets and sinks are the same way.

Homeowners insurance may help cover damage caused by leaking plumbing if the leak is sudden and accidental, such as if a washing machine supply hose suddenly breaks or a pipe bursts. However, homeowners insurance does not cover damage resulting from poor maintenance.

Tests that will pinpoint a water leak inside a wall. Moisture meter – You can buy or rent a moisture meter at a hardware store and use it to pinpoint the area of the leak. Point it at various areas of the wall until you find the spot that produces the highest reading. That's the one nearest the leak.

Most rates average $70 to $120 per hour before trip fees and materials. Rates can range as high as $200 or as low as $45. Hourly rates not only cover their wages but also insurance premiums, union dues, overhead, equipment, vehicle maintenance and lease, and tools.