Water Damage Restoration
"Preventative Measures"
Tips for Preventing a Water Loss
- Use Steel Braided Washing Machine Hoses
- Turn water supply off to washer and ice maker if you leave town
- Do not leave garden hose running if you are not home
- Make sure your outside faucets are winterized BEFORE it gets really cold
- Regularly check drains and supply lines for all sinks and toilets
- Use copper pipes for ice maker water lines
- Proper septic tank maintenance
- Check for holes in roof
- Make sure moisture in the attic is venting outside
- Regularly check your floor drain to be sure it is draining properly, if not have it cleaned out
- Make sure you have extensions on your rain gutters and they drain AWAY from the house
- Be sure to close all basement windows if you leave the house
- Have your hot water heater serviced once a year