Tackling a Leaky Appliance With Confidence | SERVPRO of East Lansing/Haslett

11/22/2023 (Permalink)

Are you left dealing with the aftermath or water damage to your home? SERVPRO of East Lansing/Haslett wants to help. Contact us now!

Do you have an appliance that gets used almost every day in your home? We all have that one appliance that we rely on to get us through our days, and chances are that it is an appliance that uses water to function. Water heaters, washing machines and dishwashers play a vital role in our day-to-day functioning. 

Since we are surrounded by water all of the time, that also means that the risk of suffering water damage is always present. While we can’t always prevent water incidents and accidents from occurring, knowing what to do when one happens in your home can mitigate damage. 

What to Do First

Water leaks can happen in a singular, obvious event like a flood or overflowing sink, but they can also be much sneakier. If your appliance starts to leak out the back or underneath, the water leak could be happening for a significant period of time before you are alerted to the situation. 

By that time, serious water damage could have set in and even mold growth may have started.

It is time to investigate as soon as you notice a new puddle or a water spot that you know wasn’t there the day before. Shut off the supply of water by turning off the connecting water valve and powering off the machine. Avoid walking through any standing water, and consider shutting off electricity to the area, just to be on the safe side. 

What to Do Afterward 

Once the flow of water is controlled, it is time to get us on the phone. Water damage is often time-sensitive because bacteria can quickly start to grow and mold infestations can start to take hold the longer it sits unaddressed. It can even lead to serious structural issues throughout your home.

We will arrive quickly to start drying out the excess moisture and we will also tackle any residual damage left behind by the water. This could include carpet replacement, wall repair and the installation of new flooring. When we are through, we will even sanitize your entire space to ensure mold cannot grow. 

If the appliance that malfunctioned is getting old or unreliable, we recommend you look into replacing it as soon as possible. The older an appliance gets, the higher the chance that another water disaster will happen again. 

Water damage should always be cleaned up quickly. Contact SERVPRO of East Lansing/Haslett right away.