Water Damage
Lately I’ve encountered people with water damage to their homes.
This is not a new problem. But with a little forethought and minimal effort you can save yourself thousands of dollars. .
1) This occurred 2 times in 2011 the line that connects the toilet tank to the water supply can have a plastic nut on the tank end of the tubing. This nut develops a hairline crack and leaks at funny times (usually when you are not home). Causing floor and ceiling damage to the room below. Keep your eyes open for dampness in back of the toilet. This can be a gradual failure.
2) A family moved out turning off the water to the frig./ice maker. Removed the refrigerator to take to their new home came back next day to find water in kitchen and basement from a dripping water line, (their composite floor buckled like crazy. (causing them to spend money on a home they were moving out of) The drip was so minor I probably wouldn’t have seen it, but the floor sure did. Put the end of the tube in a bucket or sink drain and keep your eye on it.
Both of these situations can be minimized if you would just turn off the main water valve in your basement if you are going to be gone more than normal. Weekend trip turn it off. Going to Europe turn it off. Moving turn it off every time you leave the home, you don’t know when you’ll be back. Also buy the best supply lies you can afford. Stainless steel braided lines for the toilets and washer is a good idea BUT be careful many of these have Plastic nuts on one end and they can split.
Well thanks for reading and stay dry.
