Preventative Measures Can Hinder Water Damage

10/10/2016 (Permalink)

Check the water supply hoses to your washing machine often. If you have water damage, call SERVPRO!

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According to the Environmental Protection Agency, up to 10,000 gallons of water is wasted annually due to plumbing leaks and overflows. Even the smallest of cracks in your pipes can leak water that will add up over time, which raises your water bill and worse, causes water damage.
 
Water damage in Millbrook can take a mental toll on you. Therefore, it is important to feel confident that you can trust SERVPRO to help you get through your water emergency. We understand what you are going through and our team has all of the southern hospitality you have come to expect. We bring along our expertise, certifications in water damage cleanup and restoration, and we will treat you and your home with respect.
 
Combat and Prevent Water Damage
There are countless ways in which your home can seem to turn against you and cause water damage. The good news is that most causes of in-home water damage can be combatted or prevented outright with some basic knowledge.
 
Washing Machines
Not enough credit is given to the power of washing machines and their role in water emergencies. Washing machines can overflow and cause some water issues, but the real disaster is when the water supply hoses fail. 50% of washing machine incidents are caused by burst water supply lines. You can prevent your home from falling victim to this type of water damage by committing to some of these preventative measures.
 
First, be sure to replace the water supply hoses located behind your washing machine every 5 years. It is best to choose reinforced, braided stainless steel hoses as replacements. Second, check all hoses for cracks or kinks on a regular basis. You may find it tedious to move your machine to look behind it, but it is well worth the preventative measure. Consider different ways you can arrange your machine so that you can check the state of the water supply hoses on a regular basis. Finally, do not run your washing machine when you leave the home. If no one is there, it is logical that no one will be able to stop water flooding your home when a hose cracks. This causes much damage, and it is entirely preventable by being present when operating your washing machine.
 
Preventative measures are most often very simple, easy, and cheap ways of lowering your chances of experiencing disastrous in-home water damage. All plumbing and appliances age and become at risk of failing due to use and time. Take control of your home. However, should you experience a water emergency, we are here for you with our 24/7 Emergency Services.
 
Contact Us
Contact SERVPRO of Prattville at (334) 358-1186. We will gladly take your call, send our team out to your water emergency, and answer any questions you may have.