Just a few minutes inspecting potential flooding sources each month can help prevent water damage to your home.  Follow these simple steps and you could save yourself much grief and aggravation cleaning water damaged valuables. Interior: *  Inspect your hot water tank to make sure there are no leaks and the relief valve is functioning properly.           * Check the sump pump for dirt & debris.  If possible install a battery backup in case the power fails.         * Make sure your refrigerator, cloths and dish washer supply lines are not kinked, rusted or near a heat source.               * It is recommended you replace rubber hose supply lines with steel coated ones.  Rubber tends to dry out and rot from the inside out. Exterior: * Inspect gutters and down spouts to make sure they are functioning properly.  It is also very important for the water to be diverted as far away from the foundation as possible. * Make sure outside faucets are turned off and not leaking.           * Check basement window wells and use a plastic window well cover to limit the amount of rain water accumulating at the base of the window.   If, in the most unfortunate of events, you find yourself faced with a leaking water supply line, backed up sump pump, burst hot water tank or any other type of water damage situation contact Service Team of Professionals Eastern, PA at (844) 777-STOP to help you get things back to normal. We provide quality disaster cleaning and repair, including 24 hour emergency service to handle your water, mold, smoke, fire, wind, vandalism and other damage repair services.