All Clean Restoration Service, Inc.
2300 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 235-3202
In Southern California, if you were asked about the most one claim for insurance on the homeowner's insurance policy is, it's likely that you would answer fire damage, however it's not true. Although it might seem but the truth is that it's water! What's so difficult to believe is that when we think of about All Clean Restoration Service, Inc water damage, we imagine the house being flooded with knee-deep water, but this isn't the reality. The majority of insurance claims are derived from the malfunctions of ordinary household appliances, such as refrigerators and dishwashers, kitchen sinks toilets, etc. One of the biggest and most often unnoticed causes is your own washing machine!
Based on The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IIBHS), the water damage that is caused by washing machine failures cost around $5,308 for a household, after all deductibles have been paid, not including the rise of your monthly and annual insurance premiums too. The most unfortunate aspect of this is that with just a two-minute inspections twice per year, and a part replacement of $15-20 when needed, this may be prevented! Thank goodness for us, because we're here to show you the way!
Preventative Maintenance
The main cause of water damage to homes due to washing machine problems is due to the leaky or broken water supply line. Based on the IIBHS The average age of failure for a washer's supply line is about 8.7 years. To prolong the life of your washer, and possibly to save you from costly and lengthy cleaning and repair costs to your home, and also to reduce your time spent, adhere to these important steps to preventative maintenance of your home for your washer along with supply lines
Check the hot and cold washer line at least two times per year (every six months) for indications of failure, such as bulging or worn tubing and the hose's blistering, tension cracks or loosening near the junction, fraying the lines, as well as any leaks at the hose's ends Mold Remediation Illinois.
As per the manufacturers' guidelines, you should replace the supplies at least every three to five years regardless of their condition as in some instances the deterioration can be in the interior and it may not even be evident until it's too far gone. It is recommended replacement is made with strengthened steel braided hoses since they are more durable and much less likely to cause a catastrophe.
* Make sure to leave a four-inch (11 centimeters) space between the side of your washing machine and the wall in order to prevent knots in the lines that supply your water.
* Secure any connections that appear loose, but do not excessive tightening. This could result in stress cracks forming.
Other preventative measures comprise the following:
Switch off the supply valves when they are not being used, for example during vacations or if the washing cycle only happens once a week or every two.
The kind of valves you are using can make this job a little difficult. Instead of leaving this job entirely, think about installing the lever valve, which will allow it to be operated between uses , and in the event in an emergency for instance, a burst hose. A professional plumber will be able to handle this for you, for an affordable cost and it's worth it.
