Don’t believe me?
Some of my students have not followed this advice and lost thousands of dollars in damage.
You all probably know that we need fire alarms on every floor of our house. But did you know that you should have a water alarm, too?
Don’t let water damage Happen to You
Water is insidious. Damaging leaks are often unheard and unseen until they have caused major damage, like rotted wood, mold and ceilings falling from the weight of the water.
That’s why I recommend water alarms in all of my courses. (You can find the water alarm I use, as well as a bunch of other nifty gadgets, in my Amazon storefront.)
Water Alarms: Cheap Tools to Prevent Costly Damage
These inexpensive alarms run on batteries so you will have to check or replace batteries every six months. Consider placing one in your basement on your water heater, at minimum, but also near washing machines and fridges.
In my own house, an alarm alerted me to a leak behind the fridge. What a relief to hear that alarm sound and know something is wrong. I was able to tighten a nut and stop the drip before it lead to significant issues. This video gives you a quick demo of how it works:
This is what smart homeownership is about: preventing and solving problems!
If you do have issues with water in your home, I’ve got some more resources just for you on my YouTube channel:
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