Most Common Water Damage Sources

9/2/2021 (Permalink)

Between the ground, the sky, and the pipes in your house, it seems that everywhere you look there is a source of water damage just waiting to get into your house. It can seem like too much to prepare for entirely. And even worse is when you have a leak but you can’t seem to pinpoint where it’s coming from. West Bend Mutual Insurance Company has a helpful list of the most common sources of water damage to help you prepare for wherever the water in your home might be coming from;

• Severe weather can damage several areas of your home, resulting in the rain being able to get into the house
• Leaking water heaters can leak by too much tank pressure and can flood quickly
• Clogged gutters won’t be able to let rainwater flow properly away from your property and will instead overflow the gutters, run down the side of the house, and cause water damage to the ceiling, walls, and floors
• A malfunctioning sprinkler system or an accidentally set off sprinkler system causes considerable water damage
• Leaking pipes from a sink or in a wall can cause massive damage to your cabinets or wall
• Condensation from AC if the drain pan is damaged, or the condensate drain line is clogged
• Blocked drains can easily back up and eventually cause flooding
• Washing machine water supply lines are under constant water pressure and the laundry room will be flooded in minutes if you don’t shut off the water source

By having some idea of what sources of water damage cause which types of damage, it can be easier to try and find the source of the damage. And it will allow you to better prepare for the next leak or storm. So if you find a mysterious water leak or a storm has pushed its water into your home, know what the possible sources are and take action right away.

Source: https://www.thesilverlining.com

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