Preventing and Remediating Water Damage

6/25/2018 (Permalink)

Give SERVPRO a call if you experience water damage.

No question about it, water damage is a headache every homeowner in Newtown, PA would prefer to avoid. There are many things you can do to avoid the unwelcome experience of water in a home and ways to remediate it before calling in the professionals.

Routine Inspection, Regular Maintenance

Water infiltration is a far from uncommon problem, and though there can be a few surprises, such as a suddenly broken pipe, there is a short list of the most common culprits.

• Home appliances with hoses and connections that can fail require frequent checkups. Dishwashers, refrigerators that make ice or dispense water, water heaters and washing machines all have a connection to a water supply. Inspect the hoses for kinks or breaks and plan to replace them every three to five years to head off problems.
• Plumbing fixtures in sinks, tubs, toilets and showers should be inspected for corrosion, condensation or signs of leakage such as rust stains or warping of adjacent walls, ceilings and floors. Listen to the toilet; if it fills continually or when it hasn’t been flushed, there is likely a problem with the fill valve or flapper.
• Component failures in a home’s HVAC system can produce unwanted water in a home. Since some furnaces and central humidifiers can develop leaks, cracks or trickles, it is important to look them over on a regular basis. Dripping from an air conditioning unit is a sign of improper drainage or a leak.

Repair What You Can, Replace What You Must

Tackling repairs caused by water in a home is a job that is best not to postpone. Mold and mildew, warping and other collateral problems can develop quickly. Ascertain what can be remedied with a simple repair such as a loose connection and rejoice that the problem was not a more serious pipe cleanup. Replace obviously compromised or aging parts and any construction materials they have damaged.

Anticipating problems and heading them off is a victory for homeowners. Scheduling a few minutes of regular investigation is a welcome trade-off for hours of time-consuming restoration. Visit http://www.SERVPROnewtownyardleypa.com for more information on water damage.