Preventing Washing Machine Leaks - Warwick, RI

9/12/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Northern Rhode Island - Call us at 401-949-9955

Recently we did a restoration job at a popular cosmetics store in Warwick, Rhode Island. The cause of damage were the two washing machines in the back. This information is courtesy of Legacy Plumbing.

Steps to Preventing Water Damage from Washers

- properly inspect the hoses of the washers and make sure they're up-to-par 

- Change water hose every couple of years 

- inspect the washers regularly for leaks and cracks

- Install a machine valve shut off system so that if a leak is sensed the machine shuts off, causing minimal damage to your residence or commercial property

They key is to be prepared and use caution. Some disasters, like storm damage to your home, are unexpected however there are steps to minimize damage in some circumstances. This is one of them. We get countless calls to mitigate damage caused by leaking dish-washing and laundry machines. When you need us, we're here 24/7. Call SERVPRO of Northern Rhode Island at 401-949-9955.