What causes appliances to leak?
Appliance leaks are one of the major causes of damage in the home. Whether it’s a gushing water heater in the basement or a dishwasher that suddenly fills your kitchen with grey water, appliance leaks can be a major headache. Often, preventing these leaks means knowing where your appliances are likely to fail. A few of the things to look for to avoid disaster: Worn hoses . In dishwashers, washing machines, kitchen ice makers and other appliances, the hoses are often the first area to go. Look for areas that appear cracked, worn or stiff. These can all be indications that there are problems and that the hose may come apart. These sorts of failures can be especially dangerous, as they can happen whether or not the appliance is in use. Many homeowners have gotten up in the morning to discover that their clothes washer’s hose has failed overnight and left the bottom floor flooded. Damaged Gaskets Your dishwasher door, the tub cover of your washing machine and other appliances ar...