Prevention Tips

7/12/2021 (Permalink)

You cannot predict when water damage may occur, but there are prevention tips you can follow to try and keep it at bay.  Paying attention to your plumbing and fixtures can make all the difference.  These tips from the Water Damage Defense website can help guide you what to focus on in order to prevent water damage from occurring.

1. Pamper your Water Heater

Have a plumber come to your home and inspect and maintain your water heater on a regular basis.

2. Replace Appliance Hoses

Make sure you replace the hoses on your appliances such as washing machines, dishwashers, and ice makers at any sign of a wear!  They are cheap to replace, so use the highest quality replacements to ensure the best results, and replace them even before the manufacturer's suggested timetable!

3. Pay Attention to your Toilet

Make sure you stay in the room until your toilet finishes refilling.  Also, make sure you are getting your toilets inspected by a plumber regularly.

4. Know How to Shut off your Water

When a supply leak occurs, turn off the water as soon as possible!  Make sure everyone in your house knows how to do this.

5. Pay Attention to your Plumbing System

Watch your plumbing systems for signs of wear.  This could include noisy pipes, signs of moisture on your walls or floors, and rust-stained water.

6. Make Sure you have a Reliable Sump Pump

Make sure your sump pump and backup sump pump are reliable and working to protect your basement!