General Household Maintenance to Prevent Water Damage

8/24/2021 (Permalink)

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If you are a homeowner, you probably have a long list of home maintenance projects you tackle
every season to keep things neat, nice and operating well. While these maintenance tasks are often primarily focused around aesthetics, you can also do some functional maintenance tasks to prevent leaks around your home.

Water damage is a major surprise for many homeowners, and it can be a costly one, too. Water damage accounts for about $13 billion worth of damage costs every year, and many types of water damage are not covered in a standard homeowner’s insurance policy.

Fortunately, with our tips below, you can ensure you are doing your due diligence to prevent
water damage in your own home each year.

Maintenance Tips to Prevent Household Water Damage

Fix any seals that are looking weak. The seals around your door and window frames are an
extremely important component to keeping out heavy rainfall, but over time, they can start to
deteriorate. Fortunately, with a bit of caulk, you can repair these seals and ensure water is not
able to work its way in via any miniscule cracks. This is also a good thing to do around any
showers, tubs and toilets in your home, too.

Regularly check any hoses to appliances. Most refrigerators, hot water heaters, washing machines and dishwashers will have water hoses directed to them to supply their water needs, but these hoses can start to leak over time—and because these appliances are rarely moved, the potential for leaks is often only found out when it is too late. Be sure you are checking your appliances regularly for any hidden leaks from their water supplies.

Take a look at your roof. Your roof is your home’s No. 1 defense against weather-related
water damage, so be sure it is in good shape to do its job. Look for anything amiss such as
missing or crooked shingles, areas that look worn, or gutters that need to be cleaned or
otherwise attended to so you can stop roof leaks before they have a chance to start.

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