Wednesday, September 13, 2023

How to Prevent Water Damage From Household Fixtures | This Old House


This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows ways to detect and stop common plumbing leaks. (See below for a shopping list and tools.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for Preventing Water Damage From Household Fixtures: - battery-operated sensor, sounds alarm when it comes in contact with water - wireless moisture sensor, detects leak and shuts off water flow - water-heater pan, placed beneath water heater and piped to drain - water-heater shut-off valve with moisture sensor, shuts off water supply when leak is detected - water dam, is wrapped around base of water heater to corral water leak - washing-machine pan, placed beneath washing machine and piped to drain - washing machine shut-off valve with moisture sensor, shuts off water supply when leak is detected - in-line shut-off for water supply lines, shuts off water flow should the supply line burst Tools for Preventing Water Damage From Household Fixtures: - screwdriver - adjustable wrench - pipe wrench About This Old House TV: This Old House is the No. 1 multimedia home enthusiast brand, offering trusted information and expert advice through award-winning television, a highly regarded magazine, and an information-driven website. This Old House and Ask This Old House are produced by This Old House Ventures, LLC and are presented on PBS by WETA Washington, DC.


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