Otay Mesa Kitchen Floor Damaged by Broken Ice Maker Water Supply Line?

8/7/2023 (Permalink)

We are leaders in water damage restoration services in San Diego.

Our local Otay Mesa/San Ysidro team responds to more water damage emergencies in homes in Otay Mesa than any other form of property damage. One common source of water damage is broken water supply lines attached to kitchen appliances.

In a report prepared by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety, 75 percent of water damage claims involving an ice maker resulted from a failed water supply line. Here are some refrigerator loss prevention and maintenance tips from the IBHS:

• 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

Call Us Today!

When your Otay Mesa home or commercial business needs help restoring water damage from a failed appliance, our local Otay Mesa/San Ysidro team can help. We’ll restore your water damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 619-439-2407.

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