What To Do If You Have A Water Leak

12/28/2016 (Permalink)

Water leaks can happen at any moment and wreak havoc on your home. They can come from a number of sources from a bad hose on your ice maker, to a leaking washing machine, to an overflowing toilet.  It is important to familiarize yourself with what to do in case of a disaster so that you can minimize the damage done to your home and belongings, and get it back in order as fast as possible.

So, what should you do once you’ve discovered a water leak?

Shut off your main water supply! This will close off the water line going into your San Antonio home and prevent any additional water from entering. It is a good idea to locate this shut-off before an emergency happens so that you aren't trying to find it with your home and belongings at stake.

Shut off the electricity to outlets if the water is near them.

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To prevent further damage, soak up as much water as you can with towels and mops.

Collect personal belongings from the affected area and move them to a dry space.

Protect your furniture by putting blocks underneath it to get it off the wet floor.

Being prepared and following these simple steps can mean the difference between a major loss and a small inconvenience. Remember: when disaster strikes, the time to prepare has passed.

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