| Plumbing: | | | | Appliances: |
| Plumbing equipment usually develops leaks due failures | | | | Water heaters, washers, and dryers tend to crack |
| in joints or hose attachment. | | | | over time, allowing water to trickle. Although these |
| Internal wall leaks are even harder to discover and can | | | | appliances will start leaking slowly, this leak can grow |
| cause major damage. | | | | and cause a flood when completely failed. Hoses tend |
| Pipes | | | | to deteriorate inside out, resulting in leaks as well. |
| The common problems in pipes are blocked toilets and | | | | Basements: |
| drains (especially kitchen drains), failure of garbage | | | | A wet basement is caused by moisture accumulations |
| disposals, and roots in sewer lines . | | | | that drip through the foundations. When moisture |
| Weather: | | | | evaporates, it increases humidity even if there are no |
| Unpredictable summer storms, floods, and other water | | | | leaks or standing water. Another common cause is |
| accompanied disasters such as hurricanes, blizzards, | | | | condensation on the cold concrete walls and floors |
| and tornados are some more reasons for water | | | | during more humid time periods. |
| damage. | | | | It is recommended to inspect your home periodically to |
| Heating Systems and Air Conditions: | | | | ensure that it stays in good condition and keeps its real |
| Neglecting air conditioners leads to poor performance, | | | | market value. A periodic inspection will also help |
| expensive operating costs and moisture issues. Moist | | | | preventing high-costs restoration projects after water |
| cooling ducts promote mold and other water-borne | | | | related disasters. |
| bacteria. | | | | |