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1/2/2024 (Permalink)
Water damage can happen anywhere in your home. Call SERVPRO of Buffalo/Tonawanda to restore water damage on your property 24/7, 365.
We need water in our lives, there’s no doubt about that. We use it to run the dishwasher, warm up a bath for our kids and even to hose down the family dog when he or she gets dirty. While having such easy access to water can be a blessing most of the time, a single leak anywhere along a water line or pipe can lead to serious issues. Mother Nature can also create watery messes for us from time to time.
Knowing where to look for water leaks and moisture can help you take action as soon as a problem is discovered. Check these spaces often so you can prevent serious water damage and issues caused by lingering moisture.
Faucets, taps and your dishwasher all carry important roles in your home, and they all use water to function. This means that there are water lines coming to and from your appliances and fixtures that could leak at any time.
If a leak starts under your sink, it can easily seep into your cupboards, behind your walls and under your floors before you discover it. Check your water lines often, and run your hands along your pipes to check for moisture. Tighten any loose connections and replace worn seals promptly.
We have so many appliances in our homes that are constantly running water through them to perform their necessary tasks. Our dishwashers, water heaters, washing machines and ice makers can leak at a moment’s notice and cause serious water damage.
Get in the habit of pulling them away from the wall regularly to check for signs of moisture like water stains, puddles or mold growth. This should be done every time you do a deep-clean of your space as water can leak for a while under your appliances before you are even alerted to the issue.
When a leak starts somewhere in your home, chances are that it will get behind your walls or under your floors pretty quickly. That’s because water has the innate ability to seep into the tiniest of cracks and crevasses in your home.
If you start to smell a musty odor or one of your floorboards near an appliance is starting to squeak or give way under your feet, it is time to do some investigating.
Condensation can quickly build up around your window panes and doors as the temperature rises and falls around us. This condensation can linger on your windows and can cause structural damage without much warning.
Moisture can also easily get in through small gaps or cracks around these areas. Check them often by running a finger over your window panes and door seals to check for hidden or lingering moisture.
If you do discover water damage, don’t panic! Simply pick up the phone and call SERVPRO of Buffalo/Tonawanda for a faster restoration. We will remove standing water and address any structural repairs right away to help you make a full recovery as quickly as possible.
Don’t ignore signs of water damage! Call SERVPRO® for a quick restoration.