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Appliance Leak: Top 5 Appliances that Cause Water Damage
8/11/2021 (Permalink)
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An appliance leak can cause serious issues for homeowners.
If you are reading this, there is a very good chance that you have recently experienced appliance leak damage to your property. The professionals at SERVPRO of South Cobb have first-hand mitigated and restored major water damages caused by appliance leaks.
If you suspect an appliance leak has caused your property's water damage, then it is important to know what appliance is responsible. In this blog post, we will be discussing appliance leaks and the five most common appliances that cause water damage.
Real-world scenario
In the past, the team at SERVPRO of South Cobb has received calls for water restoration services after a homeowner finds that their property has water damage from an appliance leak. The most common culprit of these water damages is a leaking refrigerator. A refrigerator leak may cause damage to the kitchen and basement flooding.
When water damage is left to sit for a long period, our professionals will commonly find mold damage throughout the property. Fortunately, when a customer chooses to call us for services, we quickly dry out their property and rebuild. In the end, a homeowner will receive a new dream kitchen remodel and a property that was free of mold damage.
Which appliances are at the greatest risk for leaking?
The most common cause of an appliance leak is the result of age or overuse. But, as well, an appliance leak can occur when the appliance's water supply line is incorrectly installed.
How to avoid appliance leaks?
Appliance leaks are preventable through regular maintenance and subsequent repair of any damage that may have occurred to the appliance. If you believe that your appliance is malfunctioning, then it is best to shut off the power to the appliance and call the manufacturer of the appliance for repairs.
The top 5 appliances that cause water damage
As you have already learned, an appliance leak can lead to costly repairs and even major damages like mold infestation when not addressed quickly. The following list includes the top five appliances that the SERVPRO professionals have found to cause water damage:
- Dishwasher leaks
- Refrigerator leaks
- Washing machine leaks
- Air conditioner leaks
- Water fountain leaks
What to do when you find an appliance leak?
No matter the size of the appliance leak, you will want to contact a reputable appliance repair company to come out and take a look at the malfunctioning appliance.
The appliance repair company will first try and determine the cause of the leak. Once they've identified what's wrong with the malfunctioning appliance, they can give you an estimate for how much repairs are going to cost.
If severe damages are done to the property from the leaking appliance, you will want to contact a water damage restoration company.
Why call SERVPRO?
When a property has water damage caused by an appliance leak, you will want to call the professionals at SERVPRO of South Cobb as soon as possible. SERVPRO of South Cobb is a highly reputable water restoration company located in Austell, Georgia.
When you choose to call SERVPRO for disaster restoration services, you will receive a team of IICRC certified professionals with experience handling any size of water damage. We take pride in our ability to deliver fast services without compromising quality.
SERVPRO of South Cobb is fully equipped with advanced water extraction equipment, air scrubbers, and dehumidifiers to ensure a property dried out in the fastest amount of time possible.
Please contact us today for any further questions on how we can help you restore your appliance leak "Like it never even happened."