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Brass fittings connect water-carrying pipes throughout homes, making them an integral part of residential plumbing systems.
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Brass fittings connect water-carrying pipes throughout homes, making them an integral part of residential plumbing systems.
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PEX tubing, made from cross-linked polyethylene, was created to offer a more flexible alternative to metal pipes. It was designed to withstand high water pressure and can be found in the walls, ceilings, basements, and crawlspaces of residential and commercial buildings.
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Water valves control the flow of water to appliances within a home, so failure in these components can cause significant damage.
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Explore How Freeze Damage Can Affect Valves, Too:
Water valves control the flow of water to appliances within a home, so failure in these components can cause significant damage.
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Many residential policyholders have refrigerator water filters, and these components can sometimes fail and cause water losses.
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Many different types of faucet failures that can occur throughout a home have the potential to be traced back to manufacturer’s defects or installation errors.
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Many different types of faucet failures that can occur throughout a home have the potential to be traced back to manufacturer’s defects or installation errors.
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Toilets are made from vitreous china – a glazing method that makes the porcelain sleek. Unfortunately, this material can sometimes fracture due to several causes.
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Toilets are made from vitreous china – a glazing method that makes the porcelain sleek. Unfortunately, this material can sometimes fracture due to several causes.
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Toilets are made from vitreous china – a glazing method that makes the porcelain sleek. Unfortunately, this material can sometimes fracture due to several causes.
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Toilets are made from vitreous china – a glazing method that makes the porcelain sleek. Unfortunately, this material can sometimes fracture due to several causes.
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Dishwashers are one of the most common appliances that fail due to manufacturer defects or installation errors and can cause water loss.
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Dishwashers are one of the most common appliances that fail due to manufacturer defects or installation errors and can cause water loss.
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Dishwashers are one of the most common appliances that fail due to manufacturer defects or installation errors and can cause water loss.
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Dishwashers are one of the most common appliances that fail due to manufacturer defects or installation errors and can cause water loss.
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Failures in washing machines can result in significant water damage to both the appliance itself and nearby property.
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A variety of water heater types are used in homes, including tankless, gas, and electric. Sometimes when they fail and create water loss, it may be due to a manufacturer’s defect or installation error.
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A variety of water heater types are used in homes, including tankless, gas, and electric. Sometimes when they fail and create water loss, it may be due to a manufacturer’s defect or installation error.
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While it’s helpful to have a basic understanding of the failures described above, you don’t need to remember the details to look for subrogation potential in the field.
That’s why we created this checklist. Use it to help you, your peers, and your carrier know when to engage product failure experts and explore subrogation.
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