Top 6 New Year’s Resolutions To Help Prevent Water Damage
Most people would do anything they could to prevent water damage. Not only can it be a huge inconvenience, but it can also cause serious damage to your home, appliances, and more. Here are the top 6 New Year’s Resolutions to help you prevent water damage this year.
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Shut Off Your Water Main
Do you have any big travel plans coming up this year? One way you can make sure you don’t come back home to an indoor flood is to shut off your water main before you leave. Even a small leak can cause extensive damage by the time someone notices or comes back into town.
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Know Where Your Water Shut-Off Valves Are
The first prevention tip leads us to this one – know where your water shut-off valves are. In case of an emergency, you want to know where your water shut-off valves are located so you can use them if you ever experience a flood in your home. This includes the whole-house water shutoff, hot water shutoff on your water heater, shutoff valves to toilets and sinks, and valves leading to the washer and dishwasher.
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Check Your Appliances Regularly
Appliances such as your refrigerator, water heater, or AC unit could experience leaks at some point. By regularly inspecting them, you can make sure you catch any problems before they get much bigger – and costlier.
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Fix Water Leaks
No matter how big or how small, you should always fix water leaks right away. If you notice any dripping pipes, contact your local plumber. Some water leaks aren’t always noticeable at first sight. Some ways to check for leaks include checking for dark spots around pipes and on the ceiling and also checking for proper drainage. Insufficient drainage can weaken your foundation, causing cracks. Cracks is an easy way for water to enter your home.
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Monitor Your Water Bill
Unless you’ve had guests over, your water bill is likely close to the same price every month. Check it regularly to get an estimate of how much water you use each month, on average. If you have an unexplained increase in usage from one month to the next, it’s possible you have a water leak that needs to be addressed. Unaddressed water leaks can lead to water damage. A higher-than-usual water bill could be due to:
- A leaking toilet
- A dripping faucet
- Broken pipes
- Leaking water heater
- Running water to prevent pipes from freezing
- Watering the lawn or filling a swimming pool (usually around the hotter months)
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Clean Gutters and Downspouts
It usually isn’t until something goes awry that homeowners pay attention to their gutters. This year, make sure to pay extra attention to your gutters. When leaves and debris collect in them, eventually it can lead to clogs in the downspouts. The last thing you want is for rainwater to overflow your gutters and cause water damage.
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Sometimes, no matter how many preventative measures you take, water damage can still happen. In the event that your home has water damage, RestoPros is here to help. We offer the following water damage restoration services:
- Water extraction
- Thorough structure drying
- Rapid emergency response
- Inventory storage and processing
- Warranty protection to all of our customers
Whether you need emergency water damage repair, or need to restore a home that has been flooded, call the pros at RestoPros. We can be reached at 855-587-3786 or you can contact us online here.