Laundry/Utility Room

Washing Machine-Inspect washing machine hoses regularly for wetness around hose ends and signs of bulging, cracking or fraying.  Replace the hose if a problem is found or every three to five years as part of a proactive maintenance program.

Water Heater-Wet spots on the floor or a rusted tank may signal a problem.  Water heaters should be installed on the lowest level of the home and always located next to a floor drain.  If installed above or adjacent to finished spaces, the water heater should be placed in a drain pan with the drain pan piped to the floor drain.

Tips in the Bathroom

Update your toilet-Consider purchasing a low-volume toilet that uses less than half the water of older models.  Hire a licensed plumber to install fixtures.

Showers, Tubs, and Toilets-Discoloration of soft areas around floors and walls nearby may be your first indication there is a leak somewhere, check caulking at joints where the walls meet the floor or the bathtub, looking for cracks or mold.  If either is found, clean and remove loose material and apply new sealant.

Sinks-Check under the sink for signs of leaks from water supply lines or drainpipes.

Tips in the Kitchen

Dishwasher-Periodically check under the sink to see if the hose connection to the water supply line is secure and is not leaking.  Check around the base of the dishwasher for evidence of leaks.  Look for discolored, warped or soft flooring materials or water damage to nearby cabinets.

Refrigerator-If your refrigerator has an icemaker, check the hose connection to make sure it is securely attached to the water supply line. The wet spot you see on the floor near the refrigerator may be melted ice cubes or it may be a crimped icemaker line about to burst.

Sink-Apply new caulking around sinks and pay attention to slow draining pipes.  This may indicate a partially blocked drain.  Check the pipes under the sink for signs of water leaks.

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