A flood in your kitchen can do extreme damage to your home. Preventative maintenance is the key to alleviating such a flood from happening. The three areas to be aware of are your kitchen sink, dishwasher, and built in ice-maker.
However, if a flood does occur before you have this information you can call Trademark Restoration Services any time, any day, 24/7 at 702-749-999.
Kitchen Sinks:
On average a flood from your kitchen sink will cost about $7,000 per flood. Almost half were caused by faulty plumbing supply lines.
Prevention and Maintenance Tips:
- Know where your water shut-off valve is and inspect it every six months. Make sure it works, replace if it does not.
- Make sure that all pipe connections are secure and there is no evidence of corrosion.
- Check all plumbing under your sinks at least every six months. Check for any visible leaks.
- Look for kinks in copper or plastic pipes. These could lead to pinhole leaks.
Built-in ice maker:
Approximately 10 percent of all kitchen floods are caused by poor installation and about 70 percent are due to supply line failure in refrigerator ice makers.
Prevention and Maintenance Tips:
- Inspect the hose at least every six months. Look for any kinks in the line and ensure that the connection is tight. DO NOT over-tighten.
- If you see a wet spot on the floor behind or under the fridge this may be a sign of a kinked ice-maker line that is about to burst.
- Make sure to leave a 3 – 4 inch space between the back of the refrigerator and the wall to prevent any future damage.
- Know where the water shut-off valve is and inspect every six months to ensure it will shut off. Replace the valve if needed.
Dishwasher:
Prevention and Maintenance Tips:
- Inspect the area around the bottom of your dishwasher. Look for any signs of a leak such as soft or warped flooring or any water damage to the cabinets on either side.
