Water Damage in Your Laundry Room

8/26/2021 (Permalink)

Water damage in the laundry room is a problem that can quickly become a disaster.

Any room in the home that has appliances in it is a potential water damage issue. From the kitchen to the garage, there are a number of potential water hotspots that can wreak havoc on a home if they malfunction or overflow. Most people think of dishwashers or hot water heaters causing water damage in a home, but there is another major appliance that carries a big risk of water damage. The washing machine holds enormous quantities of water and therefore poses a threat to the laundry room.

When water damage occurs in the laundry room it is typically costly, this is because the amount of water held in a washing machine can quickly damage the small room. A lot of water combined with a small surface area creates a recipe for disaster. Generally speaking, laundry room water damage is caused by one of the following two scenarios:

1. A broken water supply, which can cause a sizable amount of water damage in one swift occurrence
2. Slow drip that steadily occurs over time and gradually causes water damage

Laundry room damage is expensive and stressful for a homeowner. As such, it is prudent to take every measure possible to avoid it from happening. The following are some important pieces of advice for trying to reduce the likelihood of water damage in your laundry room:

• If your washing machine did not come with a water tray install one
• Make a note to clean your washing machine filter on a regular basis
• Consider buying an automatic water shutoff valve
• Unload the washing machine as soon as the load finishes
• Each month the washing machine line should be checked
• Turn off your water when you are not using the machine

Water damage in the laundry room is a problem that can quickly become a disaster. Following the above pieces of advice will prove to be crucial in preventing such damage from occurring. At SERVPRO of North Palm Beach County, we are laundry room water damage experts. Our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to handle water damage issues both big and small. Call our office today to learn more.