When There Is An Appliance Mishap In Your West Milford Home Call Our Experts

6/25/2021 (Permalink)

Appliance malfunctions can send a large amount of water to your floors. Contact SERVPRO for a quick response and effective water removal services.

Water Cleanup After An Appliance Mishap In West Milford

Water damage in West Milford often traces to an appliance or some of its parts breaking down. Whether a ruptured water heater sends 50 or more gallons of water pouring through your utility room or a dishwasher pump breaks and spews soapy suds across the kitchen floor, you need help to mitigate further damage. SERVPRO's technicians will devise a professional plan to collect, contain, and dispose of the water. We are ready to partner with you.

It is critical to determine if moisture migrated away from the damage site when performing water cleanup in Milford. Even after the visible water evacuates, a substantial amount of moisture might seep through cracks and joints in flooring, causing progressive damage to structural components and exposing your home to a heightened risk of mold growth.

When we arrive, the first step is assessing the extent of the damage, including employing thermal scanning devices to locate any pockets of water that percolated below the floor or into cavities between walls. SERVPRO technicians study the science of moisture metering during their Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) training. We use devices to measure the moisture content of structural materials both as a means to map out the dimensions of the water damage and to provide accurate data for a drying plan following the cleanup.

Water deeper than two inches pumps out efficiently. SERVPRO technicians then move to wanded extractors to suction up the residual water on the surface. Specialized equipment like floor mats attached to a negative air pressure system removes water from the subfloor and the crevices between the flooring materials.

We evaluate the water's level of contaminants to determine its category for disposal purposes. Sediments and soaps mixed into supply water usually downgrade it to Category 2 or gray water. The materials contaminating the water are not excessively hazardous, but the organic materials create a possibility of accelerated microbial growth if not disposed into the sanitary system quickly. SERVPRO wants to avoid creating long-term complications, so we work hard to get it right the first time.

Rely on SERVPRO of Wayne to meet your water cleanup needs when appliances wear out or break due to needed repairs and maintenance. Call us at (973) 546-4977 for a team of experts to make it "Like it never even happened."