Is Your Refrigerator Causing You Water Damage Problems? SERVPRO Has A Solution

2/25/2019 (Permalink)

Don't let broken appliances be the reason your home suffers water damage.

Water Removal for a Leaky Refrigerator in Your Clifton Home

Any leak in your Clifton home can be a scary thing, especially since many times we do not even know there is water present until long after it begins. A broken refrigerator can go undetected since the fridge itself blocks your view of the floor and wall behind the unit. Unless there is a visible puddle, it can go unseen for a long time.

When this happens in your Clifton home, you could need water removal services from a professionally trained restoration company such as SERVPRO. If there is enough water to damage flooring and even leak down to a basement, you need help cleaning up the mess. Our staff has the experience and tools required to restore your home for you in an efficient and timely fashion.

SERVPRO techs can get rid of any standing water which is deep enough with a truck-mounted pump. Fans and dehumidifiers help us to dry the rest of the affected areas out so we can prevent further damage such as mold. If any drywall or flooring are damaged beyond repair, we remove these so they can be replaced with new materials.

If you find water leaking out from under your fridge, check the drain pan at the bottom of the unit to see if it is cracked or malfunctioning. It is normal for a bit of water to be present, but a significant amount with pooling underneath can mean the drain pan is not functioning as it should.

When that is not the issue, pull the fridge out from the wall and check the water supply line. It is one of the most common reasons for finding a significant amount of water on your kitchen floor. The water line is sometimes not leaking, but the connection of the line to the fridge is. Shut the water line off right away if you find it leaking. Other common causes of refrigerator water damage are ice maker condensation and leaks.

SERVPRO of Grand Junction is always available to help you clean up a refrigerator water leak in your kitchen in Palisade, Fruita, or Loma. Just make sure to reach out to us right away by dialing (970) 241-8181 so we can dry everything back out for you.

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