Dangers of Water Leaks: Winterization and Prevention

DANGERS OF MATER LEAKS: WINTERIZATION + PREVENTION The average home wastes 10,000 gallons of water per year through leaks, which is enough to fill a backyard swimming pool WATER LEAKS IN THE U.S. 10% of homes waste 90 gallons or more per day through leaks That's more than 3 swimming pools per year! ШАТЕА DAMAGE Large-scale leaks, like those caused IN THE HOME by ruptured pipes, can cause flooding in the home This results in property damage Mold growth is a risk if the water isn't Repairing pipes and replacing damaged properly removed and the impacted property can cost thousands of dollars area completely dried LEAK Check your water DETECTION usage-a home likely has a leak if water usage is over 12,000 gallons per month in the winter П Listen: new noises or dripping sounds can indicate leaks before you spot the damage QUICK Small leaks, such as FIXES leaking toilet flappers or dripping faucets and showerheads, are easily fixed at home You be able may to fix drips using simple pipe tape and a wrench LEAK Before freezing nights hit, insulate all exposed pipes using foam or fiberglass PREVENTION insulation Consider installing plastic piping, which is more tolerant to temperature changes than metal Shut off water supply to exterior pipes and drain Purge sprinkler system of remaining water with compressed air PROVIDED BY Home Repair WWW.HERHOMEREPAIR.CÓM SOURCES: http://www.epa.gov/WaterSense/pubs/fixleak.html http://www.nachi.org/winterization.htm http://realestate.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=13107899