Water Heater Leak Clean up in Fort Myers, FL

Water Heater Leak Cleanup

A Water heater can cause big problems to floors, subfloors and walls when it decides to leak. In just a short time, water can cause damage to your property.  Even though water heater water is considered clean water, in just 24-48 hours, the water will begin to grow mold spores. Breathing in mold spores can cause serious health problems for many individuals, especially those with compromised immune systems or other respiratory ailments.  If your water heater dumps several gallons of water on porous surfaces such as carpeting, you may need professional water restoration services.

Water heaters that are not properly maintained, are at a higher risk for failure. Any water heater failure can happen without warning, and in some cases, cause substantial flooding and water damage to your Fort Myers, FL home or business. A leaking water heater can leak for several reasons, including: lack of proper maintenance, loose fittings, cracked or damaged pipes or a leaking tank.

In just a few short minutes, a water heaters can burst, pouring dozens of gallons of water into your home so it's essential to clean up a water heater leak immediately, especially because hot water is more damaging.

River overflows, flash floods, heavy storms, hurricanes and other natural disasters are usually what comes to mind when you think about water damage. Natural weather events aren't the only reasons why you could incur water damage.

Appliances such as water heaters, furnaces, freezers, dishwashers, washing machines, and HVAC’s can also cause a lot of water damage, as most of them are not large leaks and usually go unnoticed by seeping down into your floorboards. All appliances that use water for some type of function can accumulate condensation simply from having it on and can also create water damage.

Washing Machine: Leaving  water supply hoses on when not using washing machines is common practice. The hoses on a washing machine are pressurized and once they become old, they begin to break down and can burst. Check the fittings and conditions of the hoses occasionally and replace when needed to avoid a water spill.

Dishwasher: Dishwasher supply lines are under heavy pressure and the leaks can be slow, but over time can burst. These drain and supply lines usually live under your kitchen sink. Keep in mind that the drain lines often contain bacteria, so speedy cleanup is essential.

Heating & Cooling Equipment: HVAC systems are prime candidates for leaks and are usually located behind walls and ceilings. These types of leaks can promote mold growth as they are difficult to find. A professional should inspect the whole system for leaks and blockages on a yearly basis.

Refrigerator: Refrigerators usually have slow leaks and hide under the base taking longer to notice and can cause mold growth. Refrigerators that have built in water lines or ice makers, are more prone to springing a leak, because like dishwashers, the supply line is highly pressurized to get the water to where it needs to be.

Contact Restoration 1 of Southwest, FL

If you have a water leak of any kind, then contact Restoration 1 of Southwest, FL as soon as possible. You'll get better results if you act quickly as this minimizes the possibility of further water damage.

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