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Blocked drains

Fernco PVC Drain Trap J-Bend
Photo: Steven Pavlov, Wikimedia Commons, CC0

Do this first

  • Shut off the water at the meter or isolation valve if it is safe.
  • Keep people and electrics away from standing water.
  • Photograph the leak, blockage or failed heater.

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