Every homeowner is terrified of the day they will need water damage removal services. While most people believe this day will come when they experience a natural disaster, there are several common appliances in every home that are known to leak, flood, and cause water damage at some point during their life. If you have any of these appliances in your home, check for leaking or abnormalities often.
- Water Heater- Your hot water heater may be out of sight, out of mind, but when corrosion, age, and other factors lead to leaks and holes, you will lose gallons of water and may experience property damage. Hot water heaters should be expected at least once per year for signs of wear and tear and remember to replace every decade. Hot water is nearly guaranteed to fail after the twelve years and can cause thousands of dollars in losses and the need for water damage removal.
- Washing Machine- Most washing machine leaks are caused by hose failure and most washing machine owners do not even realize they need to check their hoses monthly for cracks, leaks, and drying out and replace them as needed. Not keeping up on appliance maintenance can result in a water damage removal service that you were not prepared to need.
- Refrigerator- The defrost drain being clogged is usually the reason refrigerators leak. Sometimes the drain can freeze over which will cause water to back up and leak. Hoses and waterlines, as well as bad seals, can also cause a lot of water problems.
- Dishwasher- This appliance is one of the smaller ones you own, but it can cause one of the biggest messes! Dishwashers that get clogged, have bad valves or hoses, or are not connected properly to the drain can cause a large, soapy puddle to quickly form on your floor or worse. Several gallons of water being lost from your dishwasher can cause quite a bit of water damage.
When your appliances fail, they are often covered by warranty; however, those warranties do not cover water damage removal services. Make sure to check your connections, hoses, and valves to all your appliances at least once per month to increase longevity and prevent flooding.
If you have experienced a major leak or flood at your home, call ServiceMaster of Pittsburgh at 412-314-3832.