how to prevent water damage when youre away

0:00 Risks of Water Damage While Away
would you plan to leave for several days you should learn how to prevent water damage to your home or business while you’re away there are several types of problems that can lead to having water in a building causing extensive problems some of the situations that can occur while you are away from your home

0:17 Burst Pipes Floods and Sewage Backups
include bursting water pipes this tends to happen during the winter natural floods overflowing rivers or lakes sewage backups leading to moisture and sewage damage water heater leaks from an old and degraded water heater flooding from plumbing fixtures caused by old sinks bathtubs or toilets storm damage caused by rooftop leaks after heavy rainstorms before you leave your home

0:47 Task 1 Shut Off Main Water Valves
for an extended amount of time be sure to avoid any water damage by performing these tasks task 1 turn off the main water valves inside and outside your home it is important to know the locations the main water valves inside and outside your home when leading your home for a few days turn off these valves to prevent any problems from dripping moisture tasks to check

1:11 Task 2 Inspect Appliance Hoses
appliance hoses for damage that can lead to leaks if you have a dishwasher or washing machine in your home then the appliances have rubber hoses that transmit water from pipes in the walls to the inside of the items if these rubber hoses or the connectors to the appliances degrade then you risk having a moisture damage in a home task 3 check

1:33 Task 3 Inspect Your Roof Annually
your home’s roof for problems when it rains or when snow and ice melt it can lead to leaks in the roof of a home it’s a good idea to have a home’s roof top inspected once a year to find any problems that require repair task 4 keep

1:49 Task 4 Keep Drains Clear of Debris
drains clean and free of debris to avoid a flood from damage it is important to keep a home’s drains clean and free of debris you can remove debris from drains with a rubber tip plunger but you can also pour a mixture of white vinegar and baking soda into a sink or bathtub

2:08 Task 5 Insulate Pipes and Heating
drains task 5 insulate water pipes and in heating equipment look for self-adhesive insulation tape to wrap around your homes water pipes to keep the items from cracking when the temperature declines in addition it is essential to have a furnace or baseboards working optimally during the winter while you are away from your home

2:31 Call Bear Restoration for Water Damage
call us when a home has water damage you can count on an immediate response for a warrant restoration when your home has moisture damage in addition to covering damaged roofs we can remove water from a structure with suctioning equipment in pumps it is vital to request assistance right away when there is excessive moisture in a home for any reason contact us today at eight two eight five nine five four seven seven six to learn more about a restoration services