Home Maintenance Review
Home Maintenance Review
This is a service provided by Home Tech Handyman Services that involves a walkthrough of your residence in Dallas, Texas. The goal is to provide you with money-saving tips having to do with preventative maintenance, energy conservation, and foundation protection. Keep reading to discover one way this service can benefit you.
Problem
Problem
Months ago, we got a call for an estimate for an insurance claim of a toilet overflowing from the second-floor restroom. It caused drywall and wood damage and required carpet replacement, baseboard replacement, and painting. The restroom was also out of commission for weeks.
Question
Question
How could the client have prevented the toilet from spilling over?
Answer
Answer
The toilet most likely ran over because the fill valve was not functioning correctly, allowing water to reach beyond the tank’s waterline and run out through the handle. The homeowners tried to turn the shutoff valve off but did not cut the supply line to the tank, causing water deposits to build up in the shutoff valve for some time. The repairs ended up costing more than $2,300.00.