Plumbing Tips
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.