How to Prevent Household Plumbing Leaks | This Old House

Looking for water damage points with This Old House host Kevin O’Connor and damage prevention specialist Michael Milligan. (See below for a shopping list and tools.)
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Shopping List for Preventing Household Plumbing Leaks:
– washing machine hoses
– pipe insulation
– manual shut-off valve
– electric water sensor, for automatically shutting off water to washing machine
– plastic water pan

Tools for Preventing Household Plumbing Leaks
– adjustable wrench
– utility knife
– pliers
– rag

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  • Why are people so focused on the clothes washer hoses? What about the supply tubes to your sink and toilet?

  • I would recommend putting in a battery water alarm under the sinks...I got that from the TWIN HOME EXPERTS channel. check it out, their great>

  • Tsk tsk on the drain under the sink. One drain can siphon water out of the other drain.

  • Kevin was good at saying many things that were exactly right!

  • Does anyone feel like Richard should be leading this with Kevin?

  • How about faucets that have integrated, non-replaceable stainless braided hoses? Replace the faucet every 3-5 years?

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