3 Tips for Preventing Water Damage

11/11/2021 (Permalink)

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3 Water Damage Prevention Tips

One of the most significant causes of homeowner loss is water damage. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to prevent serious damage.

1. Maintain Your Yard

If you fail to disconnect your hose during the winter, water inside the hose may freeze and expand into the pipe, creating an ice block that bursts the pipes and lead to a waterfall of melted snow gushing into the basement. It may also result in structural damage to the walls and foundation of your home. For similar reasons, keep the gutters clear and inspect them at least twice a year to be sure they are functioning effectively. Don't forget to clear away shrubs and trees that have grown to close to pipes. This includes removing tree roots that may have wrapped around pipes or grown into cracks in the line.

2. Immediately Address Leaks

Routinely inspect major appliances, such as the washing machine and refrigerator, and your plumbing system. Watch out for signs of moisture damage, mold, pools of water, moisture buildup on pipes, and old hoses. If you can catch those problems early on, you can often complete those minor repairs without sacrificing too much time or money.

3. Prevent Problems You Can't See

Many home disasters happen when owners aren't home or while they are sleeping. If you're not at home to complete water cleanup right after flooding occurs, you may be faced with very expensive water damage. Avoid this serious problem by shutting off the water main when you go away for long vacations. You can also install a water detector (many connect to your smartphone) that will send you an alarm when the sensor is exposed to water.

Your home doesn't have to be at risk for water damage. A little bit of preventative maintenance goes a long way toward keeping your Edmond, OK, home safe and intact. Otherwise, you may end up getting to know a home remediation company very well.