What to Do When an Appliance Leaks | SERVPRO of Summerlin North/Sun City

6/21/2023 (Permalink)

Experienced a water leak in your home or business? Call SERVPRO of Summerlin North/Sun City to get your home back in shape.

Our appliances—we all love them, yet they always give us trouble when we don’t have the time and attention to give to them. Even though we rely on our appliances to clean our clothes, wash our dishes and keep our water warm, we tend to overlook routine maintenance often when we are busy running out the door to and from our activities. 

While you are probably thinking that you would be quick enough to catch an emerging water leak before it causes widespread damage, you may be wrong! Water can be sneaky and can get into many areas of your home without much forewarning. Read on as we explain how to recognize an emerging problem and what to do if it is already too late. 

The Progression of Water Damage

We are lucky to have appliances like dishwashers, washing machines and water heaters in our lives, but they have the ability to malfunction at any point. If a blockage occurs or an electrical failure causes the machine to stop working, water can seep or pour out and will start to infiltrate every crack and crevice that it can as the puddle grows on your floor. 

If the leak happened in front of your machine, you will probably notice the water right away. If it happened in the back, that water could leak down your walls or into your floors for days before you see it.

If the water seeps into your floor or behind your walls, it becomes really hard to dry out on your own. While you can take a mop and towel to your floors, you can’t as easily get behind your walls. As the water lingers, it becomes stagnant and can introduce mold or mildew. 

Mold loves dark and damp spaces and will quickly become an infestation until you take action to stop it. It can eventually start to degrade your home’s structural integrity if the water and mold is left long enough!

What to Do When You Discover Water

If you come home to a puddle, the first thing you need to do is find the main water valve to the appliance. Shutting this off will stop the flow of water so you can control the situation and catch your bearings. Usually this valve is on the back of the affected machine along the pipe that connects it to the rest of your water lines. 

You should also turn off the power to the appliance. This helps keep you safe from a possible electric shock, and it is a reliable way to ensure it won’t start back up again and cause more problems for you while you are figuring out what to do. After the situation is controlled, call SERVPRO of Summerlin North/Sun City! 

Why a Professional Restoration Is Necessary

Helping our community recover from damage is what we do best. That is why we want you to call us! 

We will walk you through the entire process and take the mess off of your hands for you. While you could handle the initial mopping and set up a fan, you probably won’t be able to get all of the water. 

That’s where we come in. Our industry-leading powerful drying equipment will ensure every drop of moisture is removed from your walls, floors and ceiling, and we can even check for any hidden moisture with our specialized equipment. 

Water can easily warp wood and vinyl flooring, so we are also trained to repair any damages that you are now facing as a result of the water leak. Our team is here for whatever you need in order to fully recover from a pesky appliance leak. 

If your home or business has suffered water damage, call SERVPRO of Summerlin North/Sun City.