In Saskatchewan’s largest city, not all homeowners have flooding insurance, similar to Schlimm’s situation. Homes with hot water tanks in Saskatoon that are in questionable condition should call the services of an expert plumber. They will check the condition in order to prevent flooding in your home or any major catastrophe from happening.
Lost Everything
May 14, 2014, WKYC.com article reports an accident that cost a homeowner a considerable amount of cash:
In a matter of minutes, Connie Schlimm lost everything in the lower two levels of her home in Stow.
“I went into shock. All I could think about was that electrical box underwater, so I got the dog and got out of the house,” said Schlimm.
The water came up from her sump pump and rose seven feet to the basement ceiling. It destroyed her washer and dryer, furnace, and everything else.
The pressure was so intense, water burst through the wall, filling the next level with another four feet of water.
It destroyed everything in Schlimm’s office and all her furniture.
“I do a lot of home remodeling but this the worst I’ve seen,” said Bill Thompson from Rent-A-Man Renovations.
Water Heater Maintenance
Hot water is a necessity for families. This is especially true if they are located in an area with temperatures that drop below zero during the winter. A warm bath can help relieve stress and increase blood circulation in the body. It helps a person constantly battling cold to relax.
The need for hot water places many water heaters on overdrive. This is on-target when the polar vortex hit a considerable chunk of the continent. An event that most likely put countless water heaters in a state of deterioration. Homeowners who want to avoid any possibility of flooding should check for these things:
- Rusty water
- Rumbling noise
- Moisture around the water heater
You might see or hear one or more of these signs at the water heater. Homeowners should not hesitate to call professional plumbers who know how to repair water heaters in Saskatoon. Services like Perfection Plumbing & Drain Cleaning have the necessary equipment and experience to successfully conduct repairs on the water heater or get a new one installed. They can also detect any other problems the homeowner isn’t aware of. Water flooding can cause homeowners a lot of money, so ensuring the condition of the water heater and plumbing system will help avert any further damages from happening.
(Source: Are you insured for water damage?, WKYC.com, May 14, 2014)
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