Checklists & forms for appliance leak prevention and cleanup
These checklists and forms are meant to be filled in, printed or kept on a phone. Some help before anything goes wrong, like mapping every appliance shutoff and logging hose ages. Others help after a leak: building a claim file, comparing drying proposals, and deciding which wet materials can stay.
- Appliance shutoff valve map
Fill in this table once and keep a copy on the fridge or phone. It lists each appliance, where its water valve is, how it turns and which breaker controls it.
- Questions for comparing drying proposals
Use these questions to compare proposals line by line. The aim is to understand scope, how progress is measured, and what happens after drying, not to rank anyone.
- Hose and water heater age log
Use this tracker to write down when each hose, line and tank was installed, what the maker suggests, and when the next check is due. Fill it in and keep it with your manuals.
- Appliance leak claim file checklist
Build one folder with everything a claim might need: photographs, the failed part, a timeline, receipts, call notes and drying records. Tick items off as you collect them.
- First hour worksheet for an appliance leak
When water is on the floor, thinking is hard. Keep this worksheet where the whole household can find it. It lists the first steps in order, with space to note times.
- Leak sensor placement planner
Decide where sensors go, which type each spot needs, who gets the alert and when batteries are checked. Fill in the table as you walk through the house.
- Seasonal appliance leak checklist
Tie leak checks to the calendar: spring, summer, fall and winter. Each season has a few appliances worth a look, and a few minutes now can prevent a larger repair later.
- Water heater pan, drain and relief pipe check
Inspect the pan, the drain line, the relief valve pipe and the floor around the tank. Record each observation and flag anything for a plumber.
- Wet materials decision guide
Choose a material and follow the prompts: how long it was wet, what kind of water, and whether it can be dried. Final decisions belong to your contractor and insurer.