You Can Protect Your Property with Water Preventative Tools

12/7/2017 (Permalink)

You Can Protect Your Property with Water Preventative Tools

Undetected water can cause a great deal of damage to a building structure and contents.  To prevent this type of disaster a home or business owner can install water detection systems.  Water leak detection systems help identify leaks which, in some circumstances, can help prevent a flood. Water monitoring systems are generally activated at the first sign of excess moisture or seepage resulting from a leak.

Water Alarms:  Water alarms also known as leak sensors are typically battery-operated stand-alone systems contacting a moisture sensor that will activate an audible alarm when moisture is detected.  Benefits of water alarms are accessibility and price.  They are fairly inexpensive and easy to install.

Water Systems:  While most water alarms simply notify you of a leak, water systems will actually shot off the water supply causing water damage.  The downside to water systems is that they only  apply to water caused by an appliance or water supply and do not  cover water that occurs from rain, broken pipes or or sump pump failure.

Leak Prevention Tips

Regularly check the following items for leaks:

• Check roofing for deterioration.
• Check gutters and downspouts for blockage.
• Check basements and crawl space for moisture.
• Check under and around appliances.
• Check sinks and toilets.
• Check HVAC for leaks and blockage.

If you suspect you have suffered a water damage—past or present, call SERVPRO Moline/Rock Island for fast, courteous and knowledgeable service.  (309) 797-1199