How to Avoid a Soppy Mess

7/29/2019 (Permalink)

Certain accidents or disasters that result in water damages can be unpredictable, however there are some tips and tricks you can follow to help lessen the risk of flooding in your home or business.

• Observing Your Appliances

 No matter what the appliance is, if it requires water it will typically have a supply line. One of the biggest ways we see here of homes with water damages comes from supply line leaks or breaks. These little hoses that are attached to your appliance can leak or break completely. When this occurs, water is displaced throughout the space uncontrollably.

Watching your appliances and checking their supply lines can potentially save you from water damage. If you regularly check your supply lines, there is the chance you will notice before things take a turn for the worst. A strange kink in the hose, or little crack can grow into a big break causing extensive water damage. To avoid this, check your hoses, look for potential problems, and get a replacement, before the damage is done.

• Regular Bathroom Maintenance 

Similar to watching your appliances, conducting regular bathroom maintenance can potentially save you from a disaster. As you attending to your bathroom this may help you notice any pooling water under the sink, near the shower, or around the toilet. Finding this can result in getting the necessary help quicker, before the damages worsens or grow.

Whenever water is found, in any shape or size, it is important not to allow it to sit and get worse. Standing water allows for moisture to be absorbed and possibly grow mold.

• Checking your HVAC Unit

Having an HVAC system is one way to have moisture problems in your home. Finding someone to come service your system is always in your best interest when attempting to prevent water or mold damages. Knowing your system is clean and in tip top shape allows you to check that off your list of how to prevent water damages in your home

For any unexpected disasters give SERVPRO of West Pasco a call to make it “Like it never even happened.” (727)-847-3000