It is almost summer, the kids will soon be out of school, and vacation plans are being made. This is a great time of the year and planning a great getaway provides family fun that creates great memories for you and your kids for years to come. Over the past 26 years I have had more than a few instances where families returned home from the vacation to discover a water supply line had burst while they were gone, flooding a large portion if not the entire home. The kids think it is great as you get to move into a hotel room for several weeks, so the vacation is still on, but for Mom and Dad this is a giant headache.
This experience can be avoided by taking a few minutes to inspect the supply lines to the sinks, toilets, washing machine, and icemaker/water dispenser if you have one built into your refrigerator. If they look old or have a lot of corrosion built up around one of the ends, replace them. They are not very expensive if you do it yourself, and if you are in the least bit handy, it is not a difficult job. The hardest part will be climbing under the sink on your back so you can get a good view of the hose. If you are not handy at all, you can hire a handyman to come replace the line(s) and it should not cost you too much, certainly less than the headache you will have if you have a large water leak. If you would like a referral for a good and honest handyman, give me a call at 805-985-5488 or send me an email at joliver@farmersagent.com
Have a great summer!
This experience can be avoided by taking a few minutes to inspect the supply lines to the sinks, toilets, washing machine, and icemaker/water dispenser if you have one built into your refrigerator. If they look old or have a lot of corrosion built up around one of the ends, replace them. They are not very expensive if you do it yourself, and if you are in the least bit handy, it is not a difficult job. The hardest part will be climbing under the sink on your back so you can get a good view of the hose. If you are not handy at all, you can hire a handyman to come replace the line(s) and it should not cost you too much, certainly less than the headache you will have if you have a large water leak. If you would like a referral for a good and honest handyman, give me a call at 805-985-5488 or send me an email at joliver@farmersagent.com
Have a great summer!
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