Water Damage From Washing Machine In Your Home?

10/3/2019 (Permalink)

Water damage from your washing machine? Let our SERVPRO techs handle the water damage cleanup!

Imagine that you’ve just come home from a long day at work. You walk through the front door, kick off your shoes and walk towards your room to change into some comfortable pj's so you can relax and unwind from the day. As you walk past the laundry room, you notice that your feet are completely soaked from a pool of water on the floor. Upon closer inspection, you notice that it’s coming from the laundry room. Water is leaking from your washing machine. What exactly do you do in a moment like this? SERVPRO of Avondale/Goodyear/Southwest Phoenix put together some tips to help you avoid what could be a costly repair.

Supply Hose Leak

More than 50% of washing machine damages are caused by supply hose failure. This can be because of wear and tear throughout the years or a poor connection between the wall and the machine.

Clogged Drain

A clogged drain can cause water to back up which will lead to water flooding onto your floors. A variety  of factors can cause this such as a clog in the drain, material blocking the water pump filter or impellers, or a  water pump failure among other things.

Internal Leak

Regularly overloading the washing machine can cause valves to loosen. Other internal leaks can also occur from old washing machines or one that is not installed properly.

Once you have identified and repaired the water leak with your washing machine, go ahead and give SERVPRO of Avondale/Goodyear/Southwest Phoenix a call. We can properly dry out the moisture caused from the water damage in order to prevent mold growth from occurring.