Winter Water Damage Cleanup – Prevention Counts
There is a lot of carry over between common causes of water damage between the summer and winter months. There are, however, a few causes of water damage that are specific to the winter. If you are not aware of these dangers or don’t know what to do about them, you put yourself at unnecessary risk from flooding during winter. Below are five tips for avoiding winter water damage recommended by our water damage cleanup experts at NJ Water and Mold in Fair Lawn, New Jersey Check Your Water Supply Lines Annually Check for leaks from your hot water heater, washing machine, ice machine in your refrigerator, and any other appliances that can leak. Most water supply lines tend to last for about five years; you may want to replace rubber hoses with steel-braided hoses, which tend to last longer. Get Sewage-Backup Coverage. Heavy rains and melting snow can overburden the storm water system, causing water or sewage to back up into your house. Sewage and drain backups usually aren’...