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 are often kept sealed by gaskets. In some cases, gaskets can be torn. In others, they wear out and become inelastic. This can lead to leaking while you are operating the machine.
Mineral Build-Up and Other Clogs
Clogged drain hoses can mean that there is no place for water to go. Appliances can back up and leak when drainage is blocked. This can lead to dirty water from a dishwasher or clothing washer getting out. Since these are considered grey water leaks, it is important to have them thoroughly cleaned up and dried as soon as possible. When grey water is allowed to stand, it can quickly become dangerous and pathogen-laded black water.
Rust and Corrosion
Over time, steel parts can break down as they are exposed to water and minerals. This leads to weakening of drums or tanks. If you see rust on an appliance, this may be a sign that it is overdue for replacement or repair. A rusted or corroded tank can break down extremely quickly once damage starts.
By inspecting appliances that are hooked up to water lines, you can often catch a problem before it starts. However, sometimes an appliance will surprise us and give way unexpectedly.
Have you discovered that an appliance in your home has caused a flood? There is no time to waste. The sooner you call us for the restoration, the sooner we can eliminate the mess and cut the chances of damage to your home.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Protecting Your Home From Water Damage While On Vacation

Image
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...
Read more

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...
Read more

Cloudy With A Chance Of Water Damage

Image
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...
Read more