Let’s face it – your primary concern with your washing machine is likely its ability to efficiently clean your clothes without any hiccups. Spending your time monitoring each cycle isn’t exactly a thrilling prospect. Most of us prefer to multitask and attend to other household chores while the laundry gets done in the background.
However, in this third installment of our home maintenance tips series on protecting your home from water damage, it’s crucial to give your laundry room the attention it deserves.
While you might allocate most of your water usage to bathrooms and kitchen sinks, your washing machine has the potential to release a significant amount of water in the event of a malfunction.
Here’s why it’s essential to focus on your washer, as explained by our licensed plumbers at Experts In Your Home, before we provide you with valuable home maintenance tips for your laundry room to help prevent potential emotional and financial distress caused by water damage.
It’s evident from our previous discussions on potential water damage in bathrooms and kitchens that plumbing or appliance failures, or a combination of both, are the leading causes of household floods. And while you might think your dishwasher could cause a considerable mess, the power of your washing machine to unleash water is unmatched, as highlighted by Douglas Nadeau, a spokesperson for State Farm Insurance.