Laundry room leak containment

Reduce washer water damage with inspectable connections, drainage and detection suited to the location.

VERT / GREEN = entretien/documentation · JAUNE / YELLOW = vérifier avant travaux · ROUGE / RED = arrêter le DIY et faire valider.

Hidden inaccessible hoses/connections
Make connections inspectable and document shutoffs. Upstairs washer without leak strategy
Assess pan, drain, alarm/shutoff and finish protection for the layout. Active leak or swollen floor
Shut water if safe, dry and inspect concealed damage. Alarm tested and connections inspected
Add the check to annual maintenance.

What the professional checks

Verify drainage and containment
Place detection/shutoff protection

Official sources

Santé Canada — humidité et buanderie Canada — alarmes d’eau

Checked: 2026-08-22

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V15

Remaining system checks not to miss

V15 covers issues that can block a project, cause a loss or become expensive once concealed.

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