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Winter Water Damage Cleanup – Prevention Counts

There is a lot of carry over between common causes of water damage between the summer and winter months. There are, however, a few causes of water damage that are specific to the winter. If you are not aware of these dangers or don’t know what to do about them, you put yourself at unnecessary risk from flooding during winter. Below are five tips for avoiding winter water damage recommended by our water damage cleanup experts at NJ Water and Mold in Fair Lawn, New Jersey Check Your Water Supply Lines Annually Check for leaks from your hot water heater, washing machine, ice machine in your refrigerator, and any other appliances that can leak. Most water supply lines tend to last for about five years; you may want to replace rubber hoses with steel-braided hoses, which tend to last longer. Get Sewage-Backup Coverage. Heavy rains and melting snow can overburden the storm water system, causing water or sewage to back up into your house. Sewage and drain backups usually aren’...
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Advancements In Water Damage Clean-Up

Unwanted water flowing through your home is messy, inconvenient and could be damaging to your possessions. Science and technological advancements over the last few years have put more power than ever into the hands of professional water damage clean-up companies. New Chemicals And Technical Equipment Whenever you find water damage, you want the best products and technology to eliminate mold and mildew PLUS control future problems. Your grandma had some great tips: lemon juice, baking soda, sunshine. But your problem is bigger than those home remedies. Your local grocery store just doesn’t have the proper supplies, either. The chemicals used by top restoration professionals include specific antimicrobials, disinfectants, deodorizers and mold stain removers. They also have access to commercial smoke removers, preventative coatings and sealers, fungicides and blast/ sanding media. NJ Water and Mold also has the tools, equipment and even the correct boots to avoid spreading water d...
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Cloudy With A Chance Of Water Damage

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Have you ever had those days where you just pray for rain? Sometimes it is after a long hot day working in the yard. Other times, it is when the air conditioning goes out in the house. There are those times where you want to run out in the middle of the street and dance in the rain. There even are those times where you just want to cry and want to hide your tears amongst the rainfall. Whatever the reason, everyone at one point has wanted it to rain. Although this favorited weather condition is great for many reasons, there is one thing about it that about it that dappens peoples’ opinions. That is water damage . Nothing is worse than seeing your Bergen County basement completely submerged in water from excessive rain, or sewage damage from a busted pipe due to heavy rainfall. However, amidst this trying time, we at NJ Water and Mold would like to recommend a few steps to take in order to stay calm and be prepared. Call a specialist – The first step is to immediately call profess...
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5 Ways To Prep For Winter Water Damage

Every year, it seems like the seasons and holidays sneak up on us faster. September is a flurry of Back-To-School sales and preparations for a new school year and before you know it, fall arrives with the hustle and bustle of holiday planning and, of course, colder weather. During every season, water disasters are a common hassle for all homeowners, but when the colder temperatures hit, water disasters are more common due to the freezing and expanding of water inside your pipes, causing pipe bursts and annoying water damage . However, you can decrease your risk of experiencing a water disaster by applying just a few handy prevention tips. We at NJ Water And Mold would like to introduce 5 things you can do in the summer, to prevent water damage in the winter: 1.       Add insulation to crawl spaces, attics, and basements. This may save you money by preventing leaks and pipe-bursts later, but can also save you money now, by reducing the amount of air loss from...
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Protecting Your Home From Water Damage While On Vacation

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Say hello to the season of endless family reunions and nonstop baseball tournaments. For many Americans, July is one of the busiest times of the year. The regularity of life is put on hold while much-needed vacations finally happen and when work responsibilities take a back seat. Thank goodness for summer! Unfortunately, the occasional family will come home from a vacation only to find an unexpected grand finale: water damage . Since water damage is largely preventable, we at NJ Water and Mold want to take a look with you at how you can vacation-proof your home in Bergen County to avoid the exhaustion of unexpected water damage. Make your neighbor your best friend. Hopefully you and your neighbor peacefully wave to each other while getting the mail and give each other Christmas cards every year. But if not, now is a great time to start. Going on vacation for a month? Bribe your neighbor into checking your home every few days. Not only would they be able to catch signs of flood...
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What causes appliances to leak?

Appliance leaks are one of the major causes of damage in the home. Whether it’s a gushing water heater in the basement or a dishwasher that suddenly fills your kitchen with grey water, appliance leaks can be a major headache. Often, preventing these leaks means knowing where your appliances are likely to fail. A few of the things to look for to avoid disaster: Worn hoses . In dishwashers, washing machines, kitchen ice makers and other appliances, the hoses are often the first area to go. Look for areas that appear cracked, worn or stiff. These can all be indications that there are problems and that the hose may come apart. These sorts of failures can be especially dangerous, as they can happen whether or not the appliance is in use. Many homeowners have gotten up in the morning to discover that their clothes washer’s hose has failed overnight and left the bottom floor flooded. Damaged Gaskets Your dishwasher door, the tub cover of your washing machine and other appliances ar...
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Water Damage Restoration Bergen County

Looking for the water damage restoration in Bergen County ? Call NJ Water and Mold LLC for the best water damage cleanup and restoration services to restore your property in pre-loss condition.
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