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How to Manage Water Damage in Your Home

Even just a few inches of water can do serious harm to your home. The plumbing experts at Roto-Rooter specialize in water restoration. We also offer helpful DIY advice on how to deal with a water emergency and protect your home for the future.

Water damage is the second most filed insurance claim in the United States with billions of dollars in property losses spent each year as a result of water damage.

Follow these 4 simple steps before you begin troubleshooting:

  1. Turn off the water supply in your home

  2. Turn off all power

  3. Move furniture

  4. Call Roto-Rooter for professional plumbing assistance at any time.

Why a water leak constitutes an immediate emergency:

  • A 1/8 inch crack in a pipe can cause as much as 250 gallons of water released per day!

  • Mold can grow in an untreated, damp environment within the first 24 to 48 hours

From burst pipes, to clogged toilets, sewer backups and water heater failures, water emergencies can happen at any time. Roto-Rooter’s helpful infographic is designed to walk you through simple troubleshooting to address your water emergency as soon as possible.

Whether it is your water heater, toilet or any other plumbing or equipment that needs service, Roto-Rooter’s trained plumbing professionals are here to help you with all of your residential plumbing needs.  

Water damage can be put into three categories:

  • Uncontaminated, clean water that does not pose a threat (water from a kitchen sink or tub being an example).

  • Grey water from sump pump pit water or discharge from a dishwasher could contain contaminants and exposure could result in illness.

  • Black water from sewer backups or floodwater can cause serious illness or even death from exposure.

Learn more about how you can do your part with Roto-Rooter’s helpful infographic, as well as our extensive list of DIY conservation tips online. Our simple facts about household leaks with be sure to save you money on your utility bill while also helping you to be more environmentally conscious.

Preventative Maintenance - Do It Yourself

Keeping your home safe and dry can be an easy process if you follow these simple steps:

  1. Frequently inspect your water lines and seals on washing machines, water heaters, dishwashers and ice-makers.  Replace if needed.

  2. Drain water heaters every six months to prevent sediment buildup.

  3. Prevent frozen pipes by maintaining the heat in your home.

  4. Inspect the water shut-off valve regularly and replace if needed.

  5. Test your sump-pump at least once a year.

In addition to our helpful infographic, see our online information targeting the plumbing basics to help you to maximize your plumbing’s efficiency throughout your home and address water leaks immediately.

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