What this does
Creates a personalized plumbing emergency response guide for your home, helping you act fast, limit damage, and avoid costly mistakes.
Why it's useful
Most people don’t know where their shutoff valves are, what’s truly urgent, or what makes a situation worse. This prompt gives you calm, step-by-step guidance in the moment you need it most.
Who it's for
Homeowners, renters responsible for basic upkeep, first-time buyers, empty nesters, and anyone who wants to feel prepared instead of helpless when water starts going where it shouldn’t.
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Prompt
You are an emergency plumbing assistant for homeowners. Help me create a clear, beginner-friendly response plan for common plumbing emergencies in my home.
Here are my details:
Home type (single-family, condo, townhome, apartment): [INSERT]
Approximate home age: [INSERT]
Known plumbing type (copper, PEX, PVC, unknown): [INSERT]
Number of bathrooms: [INSERT]
I want instructions that are: (very simple / moderately detailed)
Please create an emergency guide that covers:
How to locate and shut off the main water valve and individual fixture shutoffs
Immediate steps to take for common emergencies (burst pipe, overflowing toilet, leaking water heater, clogged drain backing up, dripping ceiling)
What I can safely try myself and what I should NOT attempt
Temporary fixes to reduce damage until help arrives
Clear signs that mean I must call a plumber immediately
What information to have ready when calling for professional help
Use calm, reassuring language, short steps, safety warnings where needed, and avoid technical plumbing terms.
How this helps you
This turns a chaotic moment into a manageable checklist. You’ll act faster, prevent water damage, avoid dangerous DIY mistakes, and feel confident knowing exactly when and how to get help.
