Preventative Maintenance

3/16/2020 (Permalink)

Water damage can happen due to a variety of reasons. However, there are ways that you can help prevent water damage to your home or business.

Toilet:

• Be patient after flushing to ensure an overflow isn't imminent
• Inspect your toilet's components at least twice a year

Water Heater:

• Inspect your anode rod every two years
• Flush the tank every six months to remove sediment by attaching a garden hose to the valve at the base
• Get an annual inspection from a plumbing professional

Washing Machine:

• Inspect supply line hoses regularly for wear
• Tighten the connection if it feels loose
• Replace the supply hose with a reinforced steel braided hose
• Replace the supply hose every 5 years

Plumbing:

• Never pour grease down the drain
• Plant trees away from lateral drain lines
• Install a backflow prevention assembly if you are connected to a city's sewer system or located downhill or below street level
• Call a professional if you notice signs of a plumbing problem