Things to look for to prevent water damage

12/26/2018 (Permalink)

Here are a few tips to prevent water damage:

• check hoses and faucets on a regular basis- be sure hoses and faucets are not leaking
• check tubs and showers- be sure that showers are caulked and shower curtains are tight against the walls
• know how to shut off your water main- if a leak occurs be sure you are able to shut off the water
• install flooring pans under appliances to catch any water that could be leaking
• consider purchasing point of leak alarms- water alarms that work like fire alarms
• consider purchasing a water flow monitoring system- will let you know how much water you are using at any given time

These are just a few tips to water damage prevention. Always be aware. If you suffer a water loss, call the professionals at SERVPRO of North Knoxville at 865.947.9992!