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Old 08-03-2020, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by E Cascade View Post
I have been told that if water damage is due to leakage from a valve with shark bites, it will not be covered by homeowners insurance. It must be a compression fitting. I don't know if this is true or not, but have been told that by a plumber in another state. Anyone else have info on this?
You might want to check with your insurance carrier on that - it doesn't sound reasonable to me. I would make a wild guess that the plumber was......well, you know. DIY plumbing doesn't contribute to a plumber's income.