Your home is bound to have creaks and clanging noises from time to time. But there are certain noises that you need to act on ASAP.
“Water damages can be one of the most common and costly home insurance claims that come up for homeowners. And it can be one of the the easiest to prevent when you’re actually taking steps to mitigate issues ahead of time,” said Courtney Klosterman, a home insights expert for Hippo, a property insurance company.
If you think you have an active water leak, check your water meter, Ireland said. They can be typically be found in the basement, garage, utility closet or front yard, depending on if you’re in an older or modern home.“There’s a little dial. It’s either a dial, or for some people it looks like a cog ... if your meter is spinning, that would be your first sign you have an active water leak,” Ireland said. “It’s very sensitive so even, like, a drip in the faucet will get that little thing to go.
Make sure not to touch anything electrical like light switches as you get a safe distance away, Klosterman added.