Is something leaking in your laundry room? Get to the bottom of the problem with these tips!
Your laundry room is one of the places in your house where you don’t think water damage can happen. But washing machines and deep sinks can leak even if you think that can never happen. It gets even worse when there is a leak in your laundry room. Leaks can cause water damage and mold growth. Let’s find out how to deal with these leaks.
Find the Leak
The first step is to figure out where the leak is. The leak is usually coming from the washing machine itself. Even if it isn’t coming from the inside when it’s on, take a close look at the hoses and other connections behind the machine. It could be because the washing machine is too old and needs to be replaced. The shutoff valves also need to be turned off and then turned back on whenever necessary. If that can’t happen, then it can also contribute to where a leak is happening.
Why Leaks Happen
Older plumbing fixtures need to be replaced when they hit a certain point in their lifespan. Even though they still work, they are no longer as efficient as they were. This means that you’re just throwing money away because you’re wasting time, money, and energy in a futile attempt to resist getting new appliances. Workers who come to your home to replace the appliances are only allowed to hook up your new appliances – if they touch anything else they could get in trouble.
Tips for Fixing It
Start by turning off the shutoff valves in your laundry room. This valve applies to both the washer and the deep sink. That way, you can prevent a flood in your laundry room that can ruin the basement or the other parts of the home where your laundry room could be, even in the mudroom. Take a pair of pliers and tighten up the packing nut close to where the hose connector is on the valves. A wrench can also help you tighten it up and stop the leak.
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