Flooding inside your home does more than damage the building and possible valuables you own. When not properly taken care of, water damage leads to the development of mold, which puts everyone inside your house at risk of future health problems. Our Salt Lake water damage repair team is here to help with the recovery and cleanup process, but we want to educate you on preventing water damage in the first place. Beyond plumbing issues, appliances are a major culprit in causing water damage inside your home. Here are several of the top appliances you need to keep an eye on.

Some of the water damaging appliances include:

• Water Heater
• Washing Machine
• Dishwasher
• Fridge

Water Heater

Your water heater holds the most amount of water at once. It’s also one of the most out of sight, out of mind appliances in the house. This means it may begin to develop problems without you even knowing it. A faulty water heater may instantly spill out dozens of gallons of water before a connected pipe begins adding to the problem. We recommend regular inspections of your water heater. If your water heater is on the older side, it may be time to replace it (a new water heater does add value to your home, if you’re considering selling the property).

 

Washing Machine

When connected to the utility room, most water issues end up running into the room’s draining system. However, it still takes a good amount of water to run the washing machine, which can lead to leaks.

 

Dishwasher

Like your washing machine, the dishwasher uses a good amount of water and maybe leaking behind the appliance, causing water damage you’re not aware of.

 

Refrigerator

This appliance may surprise you, but if it connects to the water line to make ice and dispense water, it can slowly leak behind the appliance, leading to the development of mold without you even knowing it.

By remaining proactive, you can avoid most causes of water damage. However, if you do ever sustain flooding and other forms of water damage in the house, it’s important for you to contact our Salt Lake water damage repair team right away. The sooner the water is removed, the more you’ll save while the chance of developing mold drops significantly.  If you have further questions about the services we offer or are in need of emergency water damage repair assistance, give Utah Flood Cleanup a call right away!

 

About the Author:

Josh Ray is a disaster cleanup professional and the owner of Utah Flood Cleanup. He is a certified mold professional, asbestos inspector, water damage IICRC carpet cleaning professional, and holds an RRP certification. You can rest easy knowing an experienced professional is helping repair your fire damage, water damage, or mold remediation issue.

 

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685 E. 2850 N.
North Ogden, UT 84414
(801) 416-2666