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How Dishwashers in Wayne Cause Water Damage and How to Prevent It

6/27/2022 (Permalink)

Soapsuds coming out of dishwasher SERVPRO will have you back to your daily routine in Wayne in no time from water damage!

Don't Let Your Home Appliances in Your Wayne Residents Stop You

2019 has been an atypical year for us so far. While most of our typical water damage problems involve leaks, pipe bursts, and floods that get out of hand, we have so far helped three local homeowners dealing with water damage from their dishwashers. While kitchen appliances can, like any object connected to a water line, spring leaks and possibly cause much larger spills, it is unusual to see the same problem happen multiple times. Here's a brief overview of what water damage from your dishwasher might mean and how you can prevent it in the future.

How Dishwashers Cause Damage

The severity of the water damage to your Wayne home depends on how the appliance malfunctioned. A tiny leak can cause substantial damage to your cabinets and floors over significant periods. You should be able to apply on-the-spot repairs with the help of a commercially available sealant product designed to resist and contain water.

Sometimes, however, much more substantial problems can arise with these appliances. Should a water line rupture or sustain an enormous crack, it might start to flood the area. These are the situations where most people call for a professional damage mitigation company like SERVPRO. Quickly drying up water prevents costly long-term water damage problems and keeps repair costs low. However, we also get called in when long-term leaks cause issues such as oxidation and mold growth that require an expert touch to resolve.

Preventing Future Problems

As we mentioned before, commercially available sealant products can help patch up many appliance-related issues without needing to call professionals. However, these are temporary fixes rather than long-term solutions. As your appliances age, they may malfunction and cause substantial home damage increases substantially. Any time you conduct maintenance or renovations on the appliance or anything surrounding it, you should check its water lines and connectors to look for signs of damage or leaks. Most models support aftermarket upgrades and replacements for these parts, allowing you to get more years of service out of your belongings without risking additional home damage.

When problems grow, and the situation seems overwhelming, SERVPRO of Wayne can help control the situation and set up restorative processes to reverse the damage in your home. Call us 24/7 at (973) 546-4977.

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