Washing Machine Washout in Alexandria?

2/1/2022 (Permalink)

We respond to water damage emergencies 24-hours a day in Douglas County.

Routine inspection and maintenance of my washing machine supply lines were never on my to-do list, but they are now. Recently one of my supply lines cracked and caused major water damage.

SERVPRO® of Douglas & Otter Tail Counties offers these tips from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety for conducting monthly inspections of the hot and cold washing machine supply lines:

• Look for signs the supply hose may be ready to fail—blisters in the hose, worn tubing, stress cracks, or a loose connection.
• Replace the supply hose with a reinforced steel braided hose if it shows any sign of wear.
• Tighten the connection if it feels loose. The most common site of failure is near the connection where the hose bends.
• Replace supply hoses every five years, even if there is no obvious deterioration or wear. Some signs of deterioration may occur from the inside out and may not be visible until it is too late. When replacing washing machine supply hoses, always choose a reinforced steel braided hose over the traditional un-reinforced rubber hose. These hoses will last longer and are far less likely to result in a catastrophic water loss.

Call Us!

When your Alexandria home or commercial business needs water damage restoration services, SERVPRO® of Douglas & Otter Tail Counties has a team of technicians on-call and ready to respond 24-hours a day. Call us today at 320-219-6505.

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