Water damage in your home can happen almost anywhere and at any time. Whether it’s due to a leaky water pipe, a burst toilet, or even that unexpected downpour, the effects can range from a mild nuisance to devastating. In this article we will explore some of the most common causes of water damage in your home and how you can go about repairing them yourself.To be extra careful, it's always best to prevent water damage before it actually happens by learning how to repair it when you do find yourself a victim.
In this article we will discuss the most common causes of water damage in your home and how you can repair it.
In fact, most home water problems can be easily repaired with the right knowledge on how to do it. This is because almost every problem can be prevented in one way or another if you know what to look for and how to handle it.
It's about knowing what causes water damage, and what are the best ways you can restore water damage that has already got into your home.
Here are the main reasons for water damage in your home:
1. Leaking Water supply lines and fittings.
2. Roof leaks and cracks.
3. Leaky appliances, faucets or fixtures.
4. Weather conditions, mainly heavy rain which causes flooding.
5. Natural disasters such as hurricanes and floods.
6. Cracked pipes under the floors of your home.
7. Frozen water pipes, especially in colder climates.
8. Frozen Pipes can also be caused by improper insulation and ventilation around the pipes in your attic or basement areas.
9. Clogged drains and toilets.
10. Pouring hot water from a pot or a kettle on to your counter tops or kitchen floors.
11. Frozen condensation from outside air, coming into contact with your home while windows are open during winter time.
12. Sump pump failure in basements caused by bad drainage and infiltration of water due to ground level rise around the location of the sump pump pit.
13. Weak, corroded and obsolete plumbing can also cause leakage and water damage in your home.
14. Check your toilet flapper chain for any corrosion or deterioration.
15. If you're noticing gurgling sound coming from your basement during a heavy rain storm - this is because of the sump pump failure. You should have a backup sump pump to prevent damage to all other things in your basement that may be damaged by water infiltration such as electrical wiring, pipes, insulation etc.
16. You will need to replace the toilet flapper if it has fallen off its chain or is damaged in any way.
17. If the water damage occurred because of a leaking water supply line - just repair or replace the bad section of hose, and tighten the rest of the hose by unscrewing and screwing it back on. Sometimes this can also fix problems with your faucets and other fixtures such as your washing machine, dishwasher, etc.
18. If your washing machine hose is leaking from the braided portion - it will need to be replaced because this is not a repairable part.
19. If you are having a problem with water heater tanks, faucets or shower heads - you will need to replace these parts because they won't be easy to repair.
20. Roof leaks and cracks can become serious problems in the long run if they go untreated, so get them fixed right away before it starts affecting other areas of your home.
21. Leaky appliances can be fixed by simply tightening the hose, or replacing it completely.
22. If your toilet handle is sticking, you may need to replace the flapper chain inside your toilet tank.
23. If you have spare time, you can make repairs on your own - just make sure that the repair does not affect or worsen your water damage problem.
24. You may decide to hire a professional in order to repair and restore the water damage problem of your home. This is for better results, and to avoid any additional problems with the repairs such as mold, and mildew growth.
25. When choosing a professional, make sure to ask if the technician has had prior experience and knowledge in dealing with water damage repairs, and ask for at least 2 or 3 references from satisfied customers.
26. A professional will be able to fix your water problems faster and more effective than you can do it on your own. Hiring a professional is always recommended especially when dealing with potentially damaging and harmful situations such as these.
Conclusion: These are the most common causes of water damage in your home and how you can repair them. Repairs of water damage can be done by hiring a professional or it can be performed by yourself. Either way, the importance is learning how to recognize these problems and then fixing them before it gets out of hand.
Author Bio:- Billy Hust
Billy is a marketing manager at EZ Restoration USA. Her extensive knowledge of plumbing services has helped many people to overcome water damage and slab leak repair issues in their homes and offices. Through her blogs, she shares valuable information to the people across the USA about the advantages of AC & other appliances installation in San Diego, why regular maintenance of the HVAC system is required, and how to detect, prevent, and fix the water damage and slab leaks in your property.
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