How to Handle an Overflowing Washer

2/22/2023 (Permalink)

How Do I Handle An Overflowing Washing Machine?

Doing your laundry is usually a pretty tame endeavor - as long as everything goes the way it should, however! Most of us have experienced that sinking feeling you get when you walk into the laundry room and realize you’re standing in a puddle - or worse. 

However, handling an overflowing washing machine doesn’t have to be impossible. Let’s go through the steps you need to take to manage this event.

What Are The First Steps I Should Take To Manage My Overflowing Washing Machine?

Remember, don’t do any of these steps if you don’t think you can do them safely!

• Unplug or cut the power to the washer, then turn the hot and cold water supply lines off to stop the water flow. NOTE: DO NOT touch electrical devices or outlets if standing in water or on a wet surface!
• Once you’ve turned the washer and water off, remove any items on the floor nearby and put them in a safe place to dry.
• Use a mop and bucket to remove the excess water. If you have several inches of water or more in your laundry room, contact a water damage restoration company like SERVPRO immediately for assistance.

What Are Some Things I Can Do To Avoid Water Damage While I Wait For SERVPRO To Arrive? 

Your flooding may be significant; if that’s the case, you’ll want to take some precautions. Here are some things you can do to help protect your home from the worst while you wait for SERVPRO to arrive. 

• Remove excess water by mopping and blotting.
• Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removing lamps and tabletop items.
• Remove and prop wet upholstery and cushions.
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting.
• Turn the air conditioning on for maximum drying in summer.
• Remove colored rugs from wet carpeting.
• Remove art objects to a safe, dry place.
• Gather loose items from floors.

SERVPRO of Huron & East Seneca Counties is your go-to for water damage restoration. We are mold remediation experts and can immediately handle any unpleasant associated odors. Our commercial water damage services will help you get your Huron & East Seneca County area business back to work as soon as possible!

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