Water damage is something that most homeowners will deal with at some point in their time owning a house, but it is good to take every step possible to avoid it in the first place. The most common cause for a flooded basement is found in the back of your washing machine. It is the water hose that delivers water to the washer. While this might feel like a fairly sturdy hose when you install it, many manufacturers include only a very basic hose that cannot handle much pressure. This could lead to the hose bursting, dumping lots of water into your basement really fast. If you don’t notice it in time, it can get really bad in a short time.
Your best bet to prevent this from ever happening to you is to go to a hardware store and buying a hose that is steel braided. These hoses can handle very high pressure without bursting, and since they are short, they won’t break the bank.
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