Plumbing Inspection Tips for South Beach Residents?

7/5/2021 (Permalink)

We respond to water damage emergencies 24-hours a day in Miami-Dade County.

SERVPRO® of Miami Beach responds to water damage emergencies often in South Beach. Here are some helpful tips from the Insurance Information Institute for inspecting your indoor plumbing systems:

• Inspect appliance hoses and faucets. Make it a practice every year to check hoses leading to water heaters, dishwashers, washing machines, and refrigerator ice makers. Immediately replace any hoses that have cracks or leaks and replace them all every five to seven years.

• Check the seal and caulking around showers and tubs to make sure they are watertight and reseal if necessary.

• When away on vacation, shut off the water supply to the washing machine and never leave the house while the washer or dishwasher is running.

• Know the location of the main water shut-off valve in your home. A damaged hose or a burst pipe can send water racing into your home. Being able to locate and shut off the main water supply quickly will save stress, money, and time.

• Install an emergency pressure release valve in your plumbing system. This will protect against the increased pressure caused by freezing pipes and can help prevent your pipes from bursting.

• Check plumbing and heating pipes. Look closely for cracks and leaks and have any necessary repairs made immediately

Call Us Today!

When your South Beach residence or commercial business experience a water damage emergency, SERVPRO^® of Miami Beach is on-call and ready to respond 24-hours a day, every day. Call us today at 305-532-5411.

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