You already know that water damage in your home can be an expensive and inconvenient pain. And you do a lot to prevent it.
- Have your sump pump checked regularly
- Have a battery backup in case your sump pump fails or you lose power.
- Have your sewer line rodded annually.
- Make sure your gutters are clean and water coming out of the gutters flows away from your home.
- Check your roof to make sure there are no leaks.
- Check faucets and fixtures for leaks.
But here is one thing that is all too frequently missed – making sure you do not have water damage from hidden leaks in your water pipes. In fact, water damage to your home from hidden leaks is seven times more likely to happen than damage from a fire and six times more likely than a burglary.
Hidden leaks occur behind walls, under slabs and within ceilings. In other words, places you cannot see.. The damage can be extensive, especially if you are out of town and you don’t know what is happening.
The way to minimize or even prevent damage is by using a product called the Leak Defense System. This product monitors your home for leaks and if it detects one, automatically shuts off the water. You will be alerted at home through a control panel or via an app on your phone or tablet if you are away. The product also can tie into your home’s security system.
Note that some insurance companies require a system such as this. And even if your insurance company does not require it, having the system not only may reduce your premiums, but it could also enhance your home’s potential selling price.
Contact Ravinia Plumbing to Prevent Water Damage with a Leak Defense System
The licensed plumbers at Ravinia Plumbing, Sewer, Heating & Electric can install a Leak Defense System in your home to detect hidden leaks and minimize water damage to your home and possessions. Our customers have relied on us since 1928 (that’s 97 years!) for quality products, knowledgeable technicians, and superior service, including 24/7/365 emergency service. That is why we’ve made a name for ourselves as the most trusted plumbing, sewer, heating and air conditioning, and electrical company in Chicago’s North Shore and Northwest suburbs. Contact Ravinia Plumbing today to schedule an appointment.