What Should I Do Immediately When a Burst Pipe Happens?
Shut off your home’s main water valve, then call Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling for 24/7 emergency pipe repair. We handle burst and frozen pipes and use less-invasive line locating when needed. In Elkhart and South Bend, licensed techs give upfront pricing before work starts.
- Turn off power to wet areas if water is near outlets.
- Open faucets to drain lines and reduce pressure.
- Move valuables, set buckets/towels, and photograph damage.
- Avoid DIY thawing or cutting; wait for a technician.
Updated: 2025-12-17 00:00:00
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