Water Damage Tips

3/19/2020 (Permalink)

Water Damage Tips

Plumbing issues

Water damage is often caused by plumbing issues. It’s important to inspect the plumbing systems on your property at least once a year to ensure that there aren’t any problems with hoses or pipe joints. If your water bill is unusually high, that might be an indication of an undetected leak. 

Washing machine leaks

Unless you’re doing laundry, you probably don’t think twice about your washing machine. But if it breaks down, the results could be catastrophic. For example, if the supply hose is damaged or has a faulty connection to the wall or washing machine, more than 600 gallons of water could potentially spill out within an hour. Take care of your washing machine and your washing machine will take care of you.

Aging water heaters

Water heaters have a shelf life. You can wait until your water heater starts leaking to replace it. But if you’re being proactive about avoiding water damage, you should replace it every 10 years. A tank-less water heater can last for as many as 20 years.

Inclement weather

If your property isn’t weatherproof, a bad snowstorm or rainstorm could damage your roof, walls and ceiling. Make sure your property is ready for inclement weather by ensuring that your rain gutters and downspouts are clean. Inspect roofs annually. 

SERVPRO of The East End

For as many precautions as property owners can take to prevent water damage, they still occur. SERVPRO of The East End is here to help!