Top 3 Causes of Water Damages

12/31/2019 (Permalink)

Leaking toilet caused a water damage in this bathroom.

With the end of the year approaching quickly, we are looking back at some of the most frequent sources of water damages we have witnessed in 2019! Water damages occur more frequently than you may think and there are more causes than we can count, but here are the top 3 sources we have ran into in 2019, and prevention tips you can use in 2020.

1. Hot water heater

Most people know that when their water heater is leaking, it means trouble. This minor nuisance can turn into a major problem before you realize what’s happening, so it is something that should be handled quickly and professionally.

A small pool of water can be easily cleaned up with minimal damage to your floors if you catch it quick enough. However, this small drip will soon turn into a flood that will cause damage to your sub-floors and even dry-wall if left unattended.

You may be able to establish if the leak is an easy enough repair, or if you will need to replace the entire water heater. Regardless of the verdict, we always suggest contacting a licensed plumber to look at the situation and determine the next course of action needing to be taken.

2.Toilet

Most of us have dealt with a toilet leak at some point. It is one of those household issues that cannot be left unattended for a long period of time or it can cause serious damage to your home. Detecting the cause of leak can be somewhat of a challenge because of the number of active, working parts.

Depending on the location of the leak from your toilet, it can also change the type of loss you have from a standard water damage to a sewage loss. This can cause more damage than a standard loss and require a larger, more detailed mitigation. I think we all can agree, sewage throughout our home doesn’t sound very appealing.

3. Ice Maker supply line

An occasional wet patch under the fridge could be stray backsplash from the water dispenser or a few dropped ice cubes. We’ve all accidently kicked an ice cube or two under the fridge, but when it happens over and over, you’ve got a problem. Those puddles on the kitchen floor are sure signs that your refrigerator ice maker water line is leaking.

Visions of saturated baseboards and mold behind the walls flash before your eyes, but have no fear, SERVPRO of Hernando County is here.

No matter how, where or why your leak has occurred, we are here to help. SERVPRO of Hernando County is here 24/7 to mitigate any water loss that may be affecting your home. We’re only a phone call away!