Act Quickly to Stop a Leak

8/19/2021 (Permalink)

Act Quickly to Stop a Leak

Another important thing to know for how to prevent mold after water damage is how to act quick in an emergency. A gushing plumbing leak can dump several gallons per minute into your home. You have to act fast to stop the stream. Shutting off the main water valve is an obvious move. But there may still be a few gallons of water held in pipes above the leak. Turn on the lowest faucet in the house, which will let the water harmlessly drain out of the faucet instead of through the leaking pipe.

Don't Delay Cleanup

The longer things stay wet, the more likely you’ll have permanent damage. Delay can also lead to mold problems inside walls, which can cost thousands to eradicate. So before you run off to buy plumbing parts, clean up the mess. Pronto.

https://www.familyhandyman.com/article/10-tips-for-dealing-with-water-damage-mold-and-mildew/

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