HydroBell Water Alarm. Water damage recommendations and links

Water damage recommendations and links

Most Importantly
Before stepping onto the wet floor of a flooded area of your home, always turn the electrical power off at the main electrical panel board (circuit breaker or fuse box). Inform every one in the house that you have done so in order to avoid someone restoring the power while you are standing in water.

If water damage was caused by sewage water, call for professional help. Such damage can induce important health problems.
Do not let appliances run while there is no one at home. The failing drain pipe of a standard washing machine can let up to 30 gallons (130 litres) of water escape onto your floor. Imagine the amplitude of the damage if the appliance's main supply line or valve fails while you are away, considering that the average city water flow is around 4 gallons (18 litres) per minute.
Do not take small leaks or drips lightly. A dripping connection letting out one single drop each second equals 3 gallons (14 liters) of water escaping every 24 hours! If this water is allowed to seep through cracks or soak into the floor, mold growth may take place within 48 hours.
It takes only 1 gallon to put more than 60 sq.ft of floor under water (1/32" deep)...

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Protecting Your Home From Mold - Texas Dpt of Health (PDF version)

Indoor Air Quality. Mold - US Environmental Health Agency

Stop mold. You can fix it! - The Family Handyman Magazine ®

Handling Water Damage and Mold Claims - Texas Dpt of Insurance (PDF)

Coping With Floods - North Dakota State University

Drip Discovery Checklist - Safeco Insurance (PDF)

Preventing Water Damage in Your Home - State Farm Insurance

Six ways to minimize your risk of water damage - Farmers Insurance Group

HydroBell is a prevention device meant to help you minimize the risk of water damage in your home.