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How to Prevent Home Flooding Disasters

April 20, 2018 By The Mav Team

When it comes to home damage, a busted pipe can create major havoc. But how can you plan ahead to save your space for water damage?

“The best solution is prevention,” says Michael Petri, owner of Petri Plumbing & Heating. Below are Petri’s top prevention tips.

Locate and tag your valves. It’s important to be able to locate and turn off a main water or gas valve quickly in case of emergency. Petri offers this as a free service, but most plumbers will find and tag these for you.

Inspect and maintain your pipes. Most home flooding damage is caused by corroded, rusty or frozen pipes. Have your pipes inspected annually to check for problems and proper insulation. Even with spring around the corner, temperatures are still dipping below freezing, and burst pipes are still a possibility.

Look for signs of a problem. Pay attention to signs of a leak, including an increase in your water bill, banging pipes, rust stains, moisture on the walls or floor, or wet soil at the foundation. Also, search for weaknesses in supply and drain lines around toilets, water heaters and washing machines.

Protect drain lines. Never pour grease down the drain. Plant trees away from drain lines so roots won’t damage pipes. If you live downhill or below street level, you may need a plumber to install a backflow prevention assembly to prevent sewer drainage from backing up.

Tackle problems quickly and professionally. If you suspect a leak or other plumbing issue, don’t procrastinate repairs or have someone who isn’t qualified attempt the project. A minor inconvenience can become a major problem if it isn’t handled quickly and effectively. You risk more significant damage to floors or ceilings, as well as possible mold contamination.

Source: Petri Plumbing & Heating

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