Thankfully the mild winter has almost eliminated frozen pipe claims and related damage.
However there are three sources of water damage that occur in homes and businesses.
1. Washing Machine Hoses
2. Water Heaters
3. Water Pipes
1. Washing machine hoses are the culprit for thousands of dollars in damage to homes each year. If the hose is faulty or worn out, the damage can be extensive. It is recommended to use a steel braided hose instead of the standard reinforced rubber. These hoses can last longer and hopefully prevent a burst while you are away.
2. It is recommended to clean your water heater annually if you also have a water softener. The sediment will build up over time and can cause problems. The average life span on a water heater is about 6 to 10 years.
3. Water pipes can be inspected on a regular basis to hopefully prevent major water damage from happening. A visual inspection of the pipes in your crawl space, by your washing machine and water heater is a good idea. These are the most obvious leaks to detect and can be relatively easy to fix prior to a major leak. Contact your local plumber if you find anything that looks like it is wearing out or leaking.
Like the old saying goes...an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
However there are three sources of water damage that occur in homes and businesses.
1. Washing Machine Hoses
2. Water Heaters
3. Water Pipes
1. Washing machine hoses are the culprit for thousands of dollars in damage to homes each year. If the hose is faulty or worn out, the damage can be extensive. It is recommended to use a steel braided hose instead of the standard reinforced rubber. These hoses can last longer and hopefully prevent a burst while you are away.
2. It is recommended to clean your water heater annually if you also have a water softener. The sediment will build up over time and can cause problems. The average life span on a water heater is about 6 to 10 years.
3. Water pipes can be inspected on a regular basis to hopefully prevent major water damage from happening. A visual inspection of the pipes in your crawl space, by your washing machine and water heater is a good idea. These are the most obvious leaks to detect and can be relatively easy to fix prior to a major leak. Contact your local plumber if you find anything that looks like it is wearing out or leaking.
Like the old saying goes...an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
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