What To Do When An Appliance Is Leaking

11/4/2020 (Permalink)

An appliance that develops a leak can cause big problems in your home or business. Many times we won’t even know that the appliance is experiencing issues until it’s too late, and by that time flooring, cabinetry, and other belongings have been affected or compromised. If the leak has been developing over time, slowly, with small amounts of water dripping, you may also find yourself with a mold infestation, as well. 

What are some best practices for you to consider when your appliance is leaking?

If you have discovered a small leak, the first step to take is to protect your flooring and any items around the leak that could be affected. This may be able to be done by using towels or other large pieces of absorbent material put in place as buffers. 

Take a good look at the appliance and see what part of the machine is at fault. If it is just a small leak on a hose or pipe, for example, you may be able to stop the water drip by using duct tape. Keep in mind, however, that this is not meant to be a permanent solution; call your appliance repair professional right away to get their opinion. Hoses and piping are usually fairly easy to replace and having the peace of mind that comes with knowing the job was done right will be worth it.

If, on the other hand, the leak is significant, turn off any source of water to the appliance immediately. Call your appliance repair person and have them come to take a look at the machine. In cases like these, it’s usually time for a new appliance, but the professionals will be able to give you the right recommendation.

Assess all the affected areas around the leak. If there has been a large amount of water standing for any period of time you may have some flooring damage. Your cleanup and repair professionals can be onsite in no time to get your home or business back to normal. 

SERVPRO of Huron/East Seneca Counties is always ready to help you with any kind of water-related problems, and in addition to handling water damage, we handle fire damage issues, as well. If you do find that you have developed a mold situation, we are mold remediation experts, so we can take care of that for you right away. We can get your home or business Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned, too. Ask us how!