Home Appliances Can Cause a Water Damage in Your Canton Home

3/2/2022 (Permalink)

If you experience a water damage from a pipe break under your kitchen sink, call the SERVPRO of South & East Stark County team at 330-823-4088.

If you think about water damaging your home, you might conjure up an image of a hurricane, torrential rain, or other natural catastrophe. The unfortunate reality is that damage that is caused when ordinary household appliances fail can be just as destructive as an extreme weather event. To prevent damage to your Canton home it is important to stay on top of all maintenance around the house. Whether that is cleaning out your gutters or replacing old plumbing around the house, keeping up to date with these things can help prevent possible water damage in your home.

Risks inside your home can lead to interior water damage. Here are some of the most common ways you might end up with water in places it should not be:

Risks from inside the home

Leaking pipes: A water damage can happen from burst and leaking pipes due to a number of reasons. A backed-up toilet, old and rusty pipes, and a damaged garbage disposal are all examples of issues that can lead to a serious pipe break. Check them regularly to prevent a future water damage.

Plumbing problems: Doing a periodic check of the pipes and garbage disposal under your sink can prevent a water damage as many issues happen when the hoses and pipe joints are not fully attached.

Basement or attic concerns: Dark spaces tend to collect moisture and allow mold to grow freely. Any water making its way through a crack in your concrete foundation of your home can lead to damage in your basement.

Broken household appliances: As your appliances age they begin to rust and hoses dilapidate and these issues can only lead to water damage in your home. Check up on older appliances, especially washing machines and how and hot water tanks.

The appliances in our homes make our chores more convenient, but pipes that provide indoor plumbing are not always in perfect condition. Drains clog, washing machines and dishwashers overflow, refrigerators leak, and sump pumps fail from time to time. It may not be possible to prevent all water damage; however, taking these precautions lower your chance of water damaging your home. If you do find water damage, please call SERVPRO of South & East Stark County at 330-823-4088 and we will restore your home “Like it never even happened.”