Washing machine inlet hoses are the item most worth attention. They are under mains pressure whenever the taps are open, which is usually all the time, and they deteriorate with age. A hose that fails while nobody is home delivers water at full pressure until someone stops it. Replacing hoses periodically and turning the taps off when away for a while are both simple precautions.
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For a burst pipe or a serious leak, turn the water off at the mains tap before you call. If water is anywhere near power points, the switchboard or light fittings, stay clear and treat it as an electrical hazard. Do not enter standing water in a room with live power.
