Estero, Florida Water Damage

Ten things you can do to prevent Estero water damage in your home

Sometimes Estero water damage is inevitable but 95% of the time you can take steps to prevent Estero water damage from occurring in your home or condo.

A very small number of Estero water damages happen because of weather and wind. The majority of water damage losses happen because of plumbing leaks and Air Conditioning condensation problems.

First and foremost; know where the main water shut off is for the whole house. If there is a plumbing leak in a place where you cannot use an under sink or toilet shut off to stop the flow, shut the whole house off.

Second; when you leave the house for even a weekend shut off the Estero water to the house. Be sure to shut off the power to you electric Estero water heater also. If the water is off no plumbing Estero Water Damage can occur. Check the supply lines for your washing machine. Be sure the drain line for the washer is clear.

Third; check under the sinks and behind the toilets to be sure Estero water is not condensation or dripping. If there is condensation, wrap the pipes in an insulating blanket. If there is a drip call a plumber.

Fourth: If your home has copper piping for the Estero water supply behind the walls and above the ceilings and your home is 15 years old think about a re- pipe. Plumbers will run new plastic lines above your ceilings to every fixture and leave the old pipes in place.

Fifth: Check the hose bibs, outside water spigots, to see if they are leaking. This kind of Estero water leak can travel through the block structure and wet the drywall inside.

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