Failed Refrigerator Supply Line Floods Kitchen in Otay Mesa?

7/21/2022 (Permalink)

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Our Otay Mesa and San Ysidro team has extensive experience restoring water damage in Otay Mesa. An Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) study found that a supply line failure caused almost 75 percent of water damage losses involving an ice maker. Water is invasive and will cause severe damage and time-consuming repairs if the water damage is not mitigated quickly. Here are some refrigerator loss prevention and maintenance tips from the (IBHS):

Properly installing the supply line hose is critical to avoiding water damage.

• 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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