Protecting Your Laundry Room from Water Damage

10/23/2020 (Permalink)

Staying on top of maintenance of your washing machine will play a huge role in reducing the chances of a laundry room fiasco.

Few appliances in the home carry bigger quantities of water than a washing machine. When people think of water damage in their homes, they often think of the kitchen and the bathroom. However, the laundry room is one of the most vulnerable rooms in the home when it comes to the potential for costly water damage. There are generally two ways in which a washing machine causes water damage: 1) a slow, yet steady drip that takes place over time and 2) a broken water supply line that causes a massive amount of damage all at once.

Due to the fact that water damage in the laundry room can be extremely expensive and happen unexpectedly, prevention is typically the best course of action for a homeowner. In many cases, when water damage is identified in the laundry room it is too late, the damage has been done and it is time to call in professionals to clean up and restore the area. With this in mind, taking steps to prevent laundry room water damage is essential.

The following are some quick tips for protecting your laundry room from water damage:

• Regularly clean your washing machine filter
• Get in the routine of checking your washing machine lines monthly
• Install a water tray underneath your washing machine if it did not come with one
• Do not leave a load in the washing machine unattended
• Consider turning off the water when the machine is not in use
• Purchase an automatic water shutoff valve

No one wants to be in the midst of a laundry room water disaster. Staying on top of maintenance of your washing machine will play a huge role in reducing the chances of a laundry room fiasco. At SERVPRO of North Palm Beach County, we are water damage repair and restoration experts. With more than 3 decades of experience, our water damage team has seen it all. If your home has suffered from water damage, we are here to help. Call us today to learn more.