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How to Protect Pipes in Freezing Weather: Before, During and Aftermath

December 19, 2017

How to Protect Pipes in Freezing Weather: Before, During and Aftermath

Water expands when it freezes; unfortunately, your pipes don't. When water freezes and expands, it puts pressure on whatever contains it, and with enough ...

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How to Prevent Water Damage from Ice Dams

December 11, 2017

How to Prevent Water Damage from Ice Dams

Contrary to common belief, ice dams are not formed on your roof from your gutter, though ice dams can cause extensive damage to gutters. Ice ...

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How To Prevent Water Damage on Vacation

November 14, 2017

How To Prevent Water Damage on Vacation

Wondering how to prevent water damage while on vacation? You're not alone. Water damage is the 2nd most common home insurance claim and can cause thousands of dollars’ worth of damage in a short amount of time. A sad fact of life is that if your home is going ...

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How To Avoid Water Damage From Washing Machine

September 8, 2017

How To Avoid Water Damage From Washing Machine

Every homeowner and renter with a washing machine needs to know how to avoid water damage. Water is the single-most long-term destructive force in the indoor environment and has the potential to cause severe damage to your home and your possessions. Washing machines are dangerous because they have three hoses ...

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Landscaping Problems that Lead to Crawl Space Water Damage

May 11, 2017

Landscaping Problems that Lead to Crawl Space Water Damage

Crawl space water damage and basement water damage are unfortunately very common. This is because crawl space water damage and basement water damage can come from both outdoor and indoor sources. Since they're the lowest points in your house, crawl spaces and basements are typically the final traveling point ...

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Federal Judge Rules Against AAA Insurance in Water Damage Lawsuit & What it Means To You

July 21, 2015

Federal Judge Rules Against AAA Insurance in Water Damage Lawsuit & What it Means To You

Monteleone vs. The Auto Club Group, et al.' - AAA's Water Damage Lawsuit & What It Means To You On July 2, 2015, U.S. District Court Judge George Steeh ruled in a class action, water damage lawsuit, Monteleone vs. The Auto Club Group, et al. that AAA Insurance improperly denied ...

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How to Locate your Main Water Shut Off Valve

June 17, 2015

How to Locate your Main Water Shut Off Valve

Are You Prepared for Water Damage? Oh no! There's a leak somewhere in your house! You see the water pouring out; maybe it's the water faucet leaking, or maybe it's the washing machine...Or maybe you don't know yet what's wrong, but you see the ...

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Alert! Water Damage! Rodents Wreak Havoc on Water Pipes

April 16, 2015

Alert! Water Damage! Rodents Wreak Havoc on Water Pipes

A very common question we get here at AdvantaClean is how to prevent water damage caused by pests and rodents chewing through plastic pipes. This is a big problem for some homeowners, and unfortunately, this question arises after the damage has already been done and they've called us to ...

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Best Practices to Prevent Water Damage in Your Home

July 16, 2013

Best Practices to Prevent Water Damage in Your Home

The high price of ignoring home repairs may make you think twice before having that leaky pipe looked at. Prevention costs can seem pricey, but compared to the average cost of a water damage claim it can save you a ton in the long run. Savings on maintenance are worth ...

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Water Damage: Tips for Homeowners

October 12, 2012

Water Damage: Tips for Homeowners

If you're ever the victim of water damage, you may find the following tips helpful: Call a professional as soon as you discover water damage. Bacterial growth begins immediately following a flood. Do not vacuum wet floors or carpets; you're placing yourself at risk for electric shock. If ...

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When is it Cold Enough to Freeze Pipes?

December 9, 2011

When is it Cold Enough to Freeze Pipes?

When should homeowners be alert to the danger of freezing pipes? It depends, says The Building Research Council at the University of Illinois. In southern states and other areas where freezing weather is the exception rather than the rule (and where houses often do not provide adequate built-in protection), the ...

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Preparing Your Home for Winter

September 9, 2011

Preparing Your Home for Winter

It's almost Thanksgiving, which means that cold weather is just around the corner (it's already here in some states!). And each and every winter, thousands of households across the country have their homes ruined and their lives disrupted by frozen, cracked and burst water pipes. At AdvantaClean, we ...

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