Tips on Preventing a Water Damage

4/18/2017 (Permalink)

Commercial Water Damage

Water damage to your home or business can happen at any time, day or night. There are numerous sources that can cause a water damage such as leaky bathrooms, broken pipes, rainwater, faulty washing machine hoses, refrigerator ice lines and frozen pipes. We have put together a few tips that may help you prevent a water damage from happening. Knowledge is the best policy to help you prevent loss.

Putting a stop on leaks, drips and clogs

1. Make sure to turn off the water supply before you leave for an extended length of time.
2. Check the seal and caulking in your shower and tub area a few times per year to make sure there is no cracking or discoloration. If cracking and discoloration is noticed, it’s time to replace your caulking.
3. Washing Machine: Check your washing machine hose every 3 to 6 months. Look for cracks, leaks and check to see if it looks brittle or deteriorated. If any signs are found you should replace hose immediately.
4. If you plan to be away from your home or business for an extended length of time, it is a good idea to shut off the water supply to your washing machine, toilets, sinks and refrigerator.
5. Icemaker: Inspect your ice maker line for cracks or leaks. If there is inflexibility or discoloring, this can lead to a burst or broken line. You should have this replaced immediately
6. It is a good idea to inspect and replace all worn fittings and hose connections to all household appliances that use water.

Protecting pipes in the winter: 

1. Shut off and drain the water supply to outside faucets and detach and drain all gardening hoses.
2. Wrap pipes located nearest exterior walls with pipe insulation or heating tape.
3. Let faucets drip to prevent pipes from freezing. If a pipe bursts, turn off the main water supply and leave the faucet open until repairs are completed.
4. When away from home in the lower temperatures, be careful how much you lower the heat. There could be a disaster if a cold spell strikes.

Everyone knows that if you are a home or business owner, chances are that you or someone you know will experience some type of water damage. So, the questions is not if this will happen to you or someone you know, but how you will handle the situation when a disaster strikes?

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