Appliance Maintenance Avoids Water Damage Surprises

Many of today’s modern appliances use or manage water inside our homes, making life more comfortable and convenient while exposing building materials to potential damage from unexpected water damage. Water mitigation efforts are critical to limit or prevent fluids from escaping the supply lines, hoses, pumps, cooling coils, connections, and drains associated with:

  • Dishwashers

  • Water heaters

  • Washing machines

  • Ice makers and water dispensers 

  • Refrigerators and freezer

  • HVAC systems, including free-standing AC or humidifying/dehumidifying units or non-ducted heating systems like radiators

Prevent Disaster by Identifying Slow Leaks and Seepage 

Appliances with cracks, loose fittings, and condensation issues can silently spread water into adjacent building materials beneath the machines, behind toe kicks and inside cabinets, between walls, along framing and joists, and down through all flooring layers. The first warning that water mitigation in your Dunwoody home is urgently needed might be squeaky or bouncy floors, crumbling drywall, or a musty odor that, unfortunately, suggests damaging mold growth. Be aware of these clues to arrange repairs or replacements before a complete appliance failure occurs. Here are some methods you can use to check for leaks and seepage:

  • Open all cabinets, especially those near a supply line to an appliance, to see if the cabinet floor is discolored, damp, or musty-smelling; use a flashlight to check fittings to check for water beading up, even slightly.

  • Follow up with any puddles or dampness you see on floors or feel on carpets or rugs. Assuming they result from random spills can prevent you from locating a clog in a condensate line (freezers, ice makers, refrigerators, AC units, humidification management), a leaking steam or gravity radiator, a sediment-filled water heater, or a broken hose or failing pump in a washing-type appliance. A small puddle can become a flood if ignored while appliances deteriorate further.

  • Be vigilant about water use by carefully reviewing your water bill. Upticks can mean appliances are working improperly.

  • During “quiet” times in your home, be alert for the sounds of running water unrelated to any appliance you know is operating. Also, listen for dripping sounds. Investigate further to discover minor appliance failures that could become crises if a tank ruptures, a hose completely breaks, or a pump does not switch off. 

AdvantaClean of Sandy Springs Can Help

The IICRC-certified technicians at AdvantaClean of Sandy Springs are skilled in moisture detection and metering. Our team assists Dunwoody homeowners seeking circumstances signaling the need for prompt water mitigation efforts. Sometimes, all that is needed is a quick appliance repair and a mop-up; other times, our trained Water Damage Restoration Technicians (WRT) assess the situation and recommend more intensive professional water mitigation and remediation interventions.

AdvantaClean of Sandy Springs partners with homeowners to institute proactive strategies for Dunwoody water mitigation. Call our team at (404) 474-8443 for advice on preventing appliance-related water damage and emergency professional water mitigation services if needed.

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