3 Main Causes of Water Damages of 2019

1/2/2020 (Permalink)

Toilet leak that caused a water damage throughout the bathroom.

With 2019 coming to an end, we are looking back at some of the most frequent sources of water damages we have witnessed this year! Water damages happen every single day and there are so many causes that we could discuss, but here are the top 3 sources we have ran into in 2019, and ways to prevent it from happening to you in 2020.

1. Hot water heater

As a homeowner you worry about a lot when it comes to your home and a leaking water heater is one of those concerns. This minor nuisance can turn into a very serious problem before you realize what’s going on. With that said, an issue like this needs to handled in a timely and professional manner.

A small puddle of water can be easily cleaned up with very little damage to your floors if you catch it early. However, this small drip can quickly turn into a flood that will cause damage to your sub-floors and even dry-wall if not addressed.

You may be able to distinguish whether or not the leak is an easy enough repair, or if you will need to replace the whole water heater. Regardless of the verdict, we always suggest hiring a licensed plumber to assess the situation and decide the next course of action needing to be taken.

2.Toilet

Toilets. While having a toilet in your home is extremely convenient, it can cause a lot of damage if it starts to leak. Most of us have dealt with a toilet leak at some point. It is one of those household issues that cannot be left unattended for a long period of time or it can cause serious damage to your home. Detecting the cause of leak can be challenging with the number of active parts on it.

Depending on the location of the leak from your toilet, it can also change the type of loss you have from a standard water damage to a sewage loss. This can cause more damage than a standard loss and require a larger, more detailed mitigation. I think we all can agree, sewage throughout our home doesn’t sound very appealing.

3. Ice Maker supply line

An occasional wet patch under the fridge could be stray backsplash from the water dispenser or a few dropped ice cubes. We’ve all accidently kicked an ice cube or two under the fridge, but when it happens repeatedly, there could be an issue. Those pools of water on the kitchen floor are sure signs that your refrigerator ice maker water line is leaking.

Visions of saturated baseboards and mold behind the walls flash before your eyes, but have no fear, SERVPRO of Wesley Chapel is here.

No matter how, where or why your leak has occurred, we are here to help. SERVPRO of Wesley Chapel is here 24/7 to mitigate any water loss that may be affecting your home. We’re only a phone call away!