Preventing Water Damage

9/18/2019 (Permalink)

Below are some simple tips to help prevent a water damage from occurring in your home.

Monitor your water bill- This is one of the easier ways to detect if you have a hidden leak in your home. Watch your water bill and if your water usage jumps from one month to the next check for a possible leak on your home. 

Replace your washing machine hose- Old, leaking and brittle washing machine hoses are one of the most frequent water damage claims we see at SERVPRO of Morris/Ottawa. Replacing your regularly can held avoid costly water damage repairs to your home. 

Investigate leaks right away and fix them promptly- Postponing or ignoring repairs that need to be made in your home can cause damage to the structure of your home as well as mold and dry rot to occur. 

Check your appliances regularly- Check and maintain your appliances according to manufacturer recommendations. 

Clean your gutters- Cleaning out your gutters at least twice per year will help the rain water flow properly to drainage systems and help reduce the risk of water coming into your home. 

We at SERVPRO of Morris/Ottawa hope these tips can help prevent you from suffering a water damage in your home. If you should sustain water damage give us a call today. (815)416-0075.