Water Damage Letter to Home Owners

Dear Neighbor:

A neighboring unit recently incurred water damage to their home due to a leaky toilet, and recently we had another sewer line back up. We bring this incident to your attention not to scare you, but more to remind residents to perform certain household check ups. These household check ups are informative in order to help you not become victim of any loss due to water related claims. The damage by water can be just as devastating as a fire. Water related claims are the majority of most insurance claims filed.

Water Related Concerns:

1. Check all toilet supply lines. If any corrosion exists on the line or under the tank, replace.
2. Check toilet tanks for cracks. If you see hairline cracks, replace the tank or whole toilet.
3. Check washing machine hoses. Replace every few years or invest in ‘rupture proof’ or ‘woven steel’ hoses.
4. Check dishwasher and garbage disposal drain hoses.
5. Check all faucet supply lines under all bathroom sinks and don’t forget the kitchen.
6. Check faucets and supply lines by your hot water heater. If corroded replace.
7. Is the hot water heater showing signs of age, seeping or rusting at the bottom? The hot water heater may be getting ready to spring a leak. Replace.
8. Check your icemaker supply lines. Are these lines corroded? Are the lines plastic,  dry and corroded? Replace.
9. If you are an absentee owner or your unit is vacant, turn off the supply under all sinks, behind toilets, and at hot water heaters during your absence.

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Drain Related Concerns

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