Insurance @ Home: Water Damage Prevention Tips!
Imagine arriving home after an absence to find that you’ve had two inches of standing water in your home–for a week. Water claims are among the most frequent, and often times the most costly, of all reported claims. We’ll give you some simple ways you can help prevent water from doing serious damage in your home.
Simple maintenance can prevent big damage. Follow these tips to help keep your home and your belongings dry.
– Locate the main water shut-off valve and make sure everyone in your household knows how to find it
– Look for signs of corrosion or condensation by visually inspecting plumbing pipes and water supply lines to toilets, sinks, and appliances
– Have the air conditioner unit serviced annually and regularly clear the condensate drain line
– Pay attention to your utility bill – any increases in usage could indicate a leak
– Only operate the washing machine or dishwasher when you are at home
– Never leave running water unattended
– Clean tree debris off of the roof and from the gutters
– Check the roof for missing shingles, damaged or deteriorated flashing, or pooling water
Planning to be away for a few days or more?
– Turn off the water supply to your washing machine, toilets, faucets, and tubs
– Ask a neighbor or property manager to check the property every week and have them remove their shoes so they’ll easily detect wet flooring
Few people enjoy the unknown. Fewer still enjoy being involved in accidents. If you’ve been involved in an accident please feel free to either call us @ 888-728-0817 or fill out our online claim form. An agent will contact you shortly.
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