Is Your Washing Machine 'Hosing' Your Oakland Home With Water Damage?

6/27/2019 (Permalink)

Did you know that washing machines cause a lot of water damage? Inspect your hoses often.

Get Timely Water Damage Cleanup for Your Oakland Home After a Washing Machine Leak

The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) ranks washing machines as the costliest causes of water damage in homes. Apart from structural damage, mold infestation is a frequent secondary repercussion of the washing machine leaks. Mold usually grows in wet buildings within 24 to 48 hours.  

Mold growth may not be visible immediately since it can occur beneath carpeting or deep within other flooring materials. When there’s water damage in your Oakland home, you can count on SERVPRO to help you with the cleanup efforts. We perform water damage remediation promptly to remove water from all affected substances, locate potential problem areas, and remove the mold before it develops into a more severe problem.  

Water can also ruin moisture sensitive furnishings, books, and documents almost immediately. Structures like drywall, carpets, and subfloors can also get ruined because of prolonged exposure to excess water or moisture. Water damage can also cause health concerns in your home. If clean water is not removed and dried correctly, it can turn into gray and then black water. The longer water or moisture remains in a home, the more serious the damage becomes, leading to expensive repairs.  

During the water cleanup process, our SERVPRO crews move items that could suffer secondary damage from the affected area. We then use wet/dry vacuums or portable pumps to remove as much standing water as possible. For hard surfaces, we can use a squeegee attachment. Thorough extraction reduces drying time and limits the chance of furniture stains and rust on carpets. If there are stains on your carpet, we can remove them more effectively when the carpet is still wet.  

When extracting water from carpets, our Water Restoration Technicians (WRT) also look out for pre-existing destruction. If we find damage, we can notify your insurance adjuster. If the adjuster approves the removal of the carpet, we can do so. To dry the affected rooms, we can set up air movers around their perimeter at 45-degree angles, pointing towards the walls. We can also place dehumidifiers in the rooms to eliminate moisture from the air.  

When a washing machine has caused water to pool in your home, call SERVPRO of San Leandro for cleanup services. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster. You can reach us at (510) 352-2480 anytime.

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