Appliance Leak Cleanup
Appliance leaks look small and usually aren't. The water runs under the appliance, under cabinets and under flooring, where you can't see it, and that's where the damage builds.
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- Licensed Long Island contractor since 2006
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- Restoration and rebuild under one company
- Serving all of Nassau & Suffolk County
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For an active leak, call. For everything else, send this and we'll get back to you.
Water in the house now? Call (631) 555-0142Common sources
- Washing machines: burst or cracked supply hoses and drain overflows.
- Dishwashers: supply line, drain hose, or a failed door seal.
- Water heaters: a leaking tank, fittings, or relief valve discharge.
- Refrigerators: ice maker and water dispenser lines behind the unit.
- AC and HVAC: clogged condensate lines and drain pans.
Why the water you can't see matters most
An appliance leak usually starts under or behind the appliance, then spreads under cabinet bases, under laminate, vinyl or wood flooring, and into the subfloor or the ceiling below. The surface can look dry while the materials underneath stay wet for days. That's where swelling, delamination and mold start.
We map the spread with moisture meters, then dry what's wet. Sometimes that means pulling a toe kick or a section of flooring to get air to it. See structural drying.
Clean water vs. gray water
A burst supply line is usually clean water. Discharge from a washing machine or dishwasher drain is gray water (IICRC Category 2), which carries contamination and gets an antimicrobial treatment, and some porous materials may need to come out. We classify it on site.
Preventing the next one
Triple-I (the Insurance Information Institute) recommends inspecting appliance hoses, including washing machine and water heater hoses, every year for cracks or leaks, and replacing them every five to seven years.
Source: Triple-I, How to protect your home from water damage
Common questions
The floor looks dry. Do I still need someone to check it?
If water ran under cabinets or flooring, yes. Surface materials can dry while the subfloor underneath stays wet. A moisture reading answers that in a few minutes.
Is appliance water damage covered by insurance?
A sudden failure, like a hose that bursts, is often covered. The appliance itself usually isn't, and damage from a slow leak over a long time may be excluded. Check your policy or ask your agent.
Can my flooring be saved?
It depends on the material and how long it was wet. Some flooring dries in place; laminate and some engineered products often swell and have to be replaced. We'll tell you which after we take readings.
Appliance leak?
Shut off the appliance's water supply, then call.