Common Sources of Residential Water Damage

5/13/2020 (Permalink)

If your home has been damaged by water, give SERVPRO of Northwest Escambia a call at 850-466-3089!

Water damages to your home can be caused by a variety of sources.  Proper home maintenance and appliance care can help prevent many of these damages.  Following are some of the most common sources of residential water damage:

• Water Heater – Water heater malfunction can release hundreds of gallons of water into your home in a very short time span. Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines concerning the proper upkeep and maintenance of you water heater to help avoid this issue.
• Kitchen Appliances – Refrigerators, freezers, and dishwashers all have water lines that connect to them. Be sure to periodically check water lines for weak points, corrosion, or tears, to reduce the likelihood of a broken water line damaging your home.
• Kitchen and Bathroom Plumbing – Plumbing lines, over time, can begin to deteriorate. It is important to regularly inspect the integrity of your exposed plumbing components (such as toilet supply line and kitchen sink piping).  A small leak can quickly become a large damage if not addressed properly.
• Rain Gutters – Clogged rain gutters block the flow of water from your roof to the street, resulting in the water pooling at the top of your house. The resulting pooling can affect roof integrity, cause leaking into the ceiling and walls, and saturate the framing of your home.  Especially after a large storm, it is imperative to clean out gutters to allow water to properly flow away from your structure.

In the unfortunate event that your home receives water damages, SERVPRO of Northwest Escambia County can provide quick, emergency response to begin the remediation process.  Give us a call at 850-466-3089 when water damage strikes, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.