Can My Refrigerator Cause Water Damage in Lakewood?

9/6/2022 (Permalink)

We respond to water damage emergencies 24-hours a day in Jefferson County!

Our Lakewood and Ken Caryl team has been restoring water damage in Lakewood for many years. Believe it or not, in a study published by the Institute of Business and Home Safety (IBHS), 75 percent of water damage losses involving an ice maker were caused by a supply line failure. Proper installation of the ice maker supply line hose is essential to avoiding water damage.

Here are some refrigerator loss prevention and maintenance tips from the IBHS:

• Tightly connect the hose to the valve, and avoid over-tightening
• Ensure the valve connection is secure and check for kinks
• Inspect the hose every six months
• If kinks are present, replace the hose
• Leave a three-to-four-inch space between the back of the refrigerator and the wall to prevent the hose from crimping
• When pulling the refrigerator out for cleaning or service, avoid getting the hose caught beneath the wheel
• Locate the water shut-off valve
• Inspect the valve every six months to make sure the water supply will shut off, and replace the valve if needed

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Water damage can happen at any time in Lakewood, and when your home or commercial business has water damage, our Lakewood and Ken Caryl team is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 303-973-4664.

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