💡Appliance hoses can be a ticking time bomb in the house because once they burst or leak, it can cause thousands of 💸 in damage. To mitigate the chance of unwanted accidents, we can check these hoses and tubes regularly 🧐
👚 Washing machine: check frequently for blisters, worn tubing, stress cracks and loose connections. Even if there is no obvious wear, replace hoses every five years. Use a reinforced steel-braided hose, as they are less likely to fail.
👕 Dryer: Clean the ducting regularly. Flexible plastic or foil ducting can easily trap lint and increase the risk of fire. Consider using a rigid or semi-rigid metal duct instead.
❄️ Refrigerator: If it has an ice or water dispenser, then there is a water hose connected to it. Consider a steel-braided line instead of plastic hose for added security.
🍽 Dishwasher: Check the connections regularly. Make sure that hoses and lines have no kinks, and periodically remove and clean the filter in the dishwasher.
In addition to checking your hoses regularly and replacing them when needed, there are monitoring systems available now that can automatically shut off your water supply in the event of a failure 💦 Some detect leaks with moisture indicators, while some system actually checks your water meter for unusual activity.
It is always a good practice to be proactive about repairs around the house 👨🔧 Let’s check our appliance hoses today!
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