Water Damage And How It Can Be Prevented In The Laundry Room

Usually, the washer and the dryer are located in the laundry room and create heat and moisture. Simple maintenance is required to help avoiding water problems and mold.

The following guides lines are simple to follow and will provide good tips and indications for potential water damage that can be caused by the washer, the dryer, hoses, filters, and the utility sink.

Every few months, be sure to perform these inspections and be thorough while you are performing them.

a) The Washer

Connected to both cold and hot water lines is the washer. You should frequently check them. A good place to start would be the joints and fix a leak if you find it. Don’t forget to check both ends of the water lines. Clean or replace the filters once in a while. Slowing the water flow into the washing machine is a blocked filter and this may cause some malfunctions. This particular problem is actually worse in areas with hard water. By looking for drips into the washing machine while it is not in use, you can inspect the shut off valve. In case there is a leak, then you should replace the valve.

Hoses & Filters

Just like in most appliances, often problems would start in the hose. Keep at least 4 inches between the water connection and the back of the washer. You can prevent the hose from kinking and bursting if you allow this space. Check the hoses and replace them if old. Steel-braided hoses should also be installed.

The Dryer

The dryer is connected to a ventilation hose. Be sure to check it carefully. The dryer ventilation hose must be connected to the outdoors. Search for lint behind and under the dryer and make sure the vent pipe is not clogged. For the dryer to vent efficiently, make the exhaust as short as possible.

4. Utility Sink

There are times when the utility sink is the source for water related problems. Try searching for links under the sink. If there is a drip in the trap under the sink, then this can be a sign for problems and should be repaired immediately. Slow draining pipes may indicate a partially blocked drain. A constantly dripping faucet must me repaired promptly. If sink seals are cracked or loose, then you need to replace them. Indicating an internal leak that must be fixed before additional damage occurs are damped or stained walls around plumbing pipes.

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