Water Damage in Your Laundry Room

8/14/2019 (Permalink)

South Florida homeowners must be aware of the threat of a laundry room leak in order to take steps to prevent it from occurring.

Water leaks in the home most commonly occur in the kitchen and the bathroom. However, the laundry room is another hotspot for water damage issues. South Florida homeowners must be aware of the threat of a laundry room leak in order to take steps to prevent it from occurring. Plumbing maintenance is by and far the most effective means of prevention. Since the washing machine is the biggest culprit of water damage, it is important to do regular checkups on the system to ensure that is functioning properly.

Massive volumes of water are pulled in and out of the washing machine with each use. In order to regulate the temperature, the machine is connected to the hot and cold water valves. When the washing machine is not being used, pressure has the capacity to build up in those valves and cause a leak. As such, extra cautious homeowners choose to shut off those valves when they are not using the washing machine.

Recognizing signs of water damage in the laundry room early is the key to preventing further damage. The following are the most common signs of laundry room water damage:

• Leaks at the hose connections for both the hot and cold water lines
• Cracks or kinks in the hose
• Thoroughly check the discharge line
• Warped, bubbled, or damp floor
• Discolored walls
• Mold growth

It is also important to keep a 3-4 inch gap between the laundry room wall and the supply connections in order to prevent damage or kinking in the hoses. If suspect that there may be water damage in your laundry room, it is important to act fast to prevent further and more costly damage. At SERVPRO of North Palm Beach County, our water damage experts are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Contact us today to learn more!