What to do in case of water damage?

A water leak obviously happens when you least expect it. You can’t always control all the factors that cause them, but the main thing is knowing how to intervene quickly to limit the damage.

The first thing to do, provided the situation isn’t too urgent, is to find the source of the leak. If possible, you should stop it with a cloth and turn off the water valve if necessary. Often, however, the origin of the leak isn’t visible; in that case, it’s recommended to turn off the main water supply to the house and cut the electrical power by deactivating the relevant circuit breakers. This way, you maximize the chances of stopping the leak safely.

Once the situation is under control, it’s time to assess the damage and consider your options. Notify your insurance broker as soon as possible; they can quickly send a team of first responders who specialize in disasters to dry the area and minimize damage. Your insurer can also appoint a specialized adjuster to assess the damage and determine the necessary repairs.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure

What if you could simply avoid water damage altogether? Prevent the situation from ever happening in the first place by installing the NOWA 4S system. It detects and controls water leaks, ensuring they never turn into actual damage.

In less than a second, the NOWA control panel triggers the closing of the electric valve installed directly on your main water inlet. No matter where it comes from, the leak is stopped immediately; the worst will never happen! And even in the event of a power outage, the system continues to operate thanks to its backup battery.

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