Have you ever stopped to consider how many appliances you have in your home that have the potential to cause catastrophic flooding in your home? While it is not a common occurrence, here are some of the appliances that you probably have in your home which you should give some extra care to ensure they don’t lead to a flooded home.
Your water heater has a couple of valves that could develop leaks. If there were to be serious corrosion on the water tank itself, this could lead to serious leaks.
Your dishwasher is a danger, especially since it is possible for leaks to go undetected behind the dishwasher or along the water line leading to the dishwasher. If you ever need to move your dishwasher out from its cubby for some reason, you should ensure that everything is still in place and well-sealed before pushing it back in again.
Your washing machine has high-pressure water coming in through the supply hoses, and if one of these were to burst, it could quickly turn your basement into a basement pool.
Keeping an eye on your appliances and occasionally having them inspected can help you avoid a catastrophe.
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