Home Water Damage Prevention
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Water is a beautiful thing
Unless it's coming out of a leaky supply hose in your laundry room
A happy home can be rewarding until the plumbing and appliances you depend on every day fail and water damage results. You don’t need to be an expert to keep some water issues at bay. Learn some warning signs of potential water problems and take action before a small leak becomes a major catastrophe.
Here’s what you need to know to help make sure you come home happy.
Come home happy
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59% of homeowners don’t turn off the water supply before going on vacation*
*Source: Nov. 2019 Travelers Independent Survey of US Homeowners
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Tips for preventing water damage to your home
Home Water Damage Prevention
Keep Your Home Safe from Water: Best Practices to Protect Your Home While You're Away
Most water damage that homeowners experience is the result of leaks in pipes and connections frequently due to maintenance issues. Here are some tips to consider to help you avoid damage to or loss of your property.
Home Water Damage Prevention
9 Ways to Avoid Laundry Room Water Damage
Water damage in the laundry room can wreak havoc on other parts of your home. Avoid laundry room leaks with these steps from Travelers.
Home Water Damage Prevention
How to Help Avoid Water Damage in Your Kitchen
The kitchen is known as the heart of the home. It can also be a frequent source of home water damage. Explore ways to help avoid water damage in your kitchen.
Home Water Damage Prevention
How to Help Detect and Prevent Bathroom Leaks
Learn how to help prevent water damage, common causes of bathroom water leaks, how to inspect your bathroom for leaks, and how to help prevent water leaks in the bathroom.
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Home Maintenance Tips and Resources
How Water-Connected Appliances and Systems Can Lead to Water Damage in Your Home
Learn how to proactively defend against potential water issues in your home.
Tips and Resources for Insuring Your Home
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Burst Pipes?
Accidental water damage that occurs as a result of a sudden, unexpected occurrence like a burst pipe is often covered by a homeowners insurance policy.
Smart Home Tips & Tools
How Water Sensors Can Help Prevent Costly Water Damage
Water sensors can help prevent costly water damage. Learn how water sensors work and where to place them in your home with tips from Travelers.
Home Safety
Common Signs of Plumbing Problems
Water damage due to a plumbing problem in your home can be life-changing. But there are some common signs that homeowners can look for and steps they can take to help avoid a major water issue at home.
Home Maintenance Tips and Resources
How to Help Prevent Water Damage in Your Home
Knowing the causes of home water damage and signs of a problem can help prevent long-term issues.
Home Safety
Basic Home Maintenance Tips to Help Protect Against Water Damage
Do you want to reduce the chances of water damage in your house? Here are some home maintenance tips that Travelers Risk Control specialists recommend.
Home Maintenance Tips and Resources
Sump Pump Maintenance for Your Home
Routine sump pump maintenance at least once a year helps ensure the pump will work when you need it most. Get sump pump maintenance tips from Travelers.
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