Water heaters are our friend, but leaks can cause big problems to floors, subfloors and walls. Water can cause damage to your property in a short time. In less than 48 hours, even clean water will start creating mold spores. When you breathe in mold spores, it can cause serious health problems for many individuals. If your water heater has expelled a lot of water on porous surfaces such as carpeting, you may need professional water restoration services.

Water Heater Overflow Cleanup

If you don’t properly maintain your water heater, failures can happen without warning, and in some cases, cause substantial flooding and water damage to your Frederick home or business. Water heaters can leak for several reasons, including: lack of proper maintenance, loose fittings, cracked or damaged pipes or a leaking tank.

Water heaters can also simply burst pour dozens of gallons of water into your home in just a few minutes. It is essential to clean up a water heater leak immediately, especially because hot water is more damaging.

Flash floods, heavy storms, river overflows and other natural disasters are usually what come to mind when you think about water damage. There are many other reasons why you could incur water damage.

Furnaces, water heaters, freezers, dishwashers, washing machines, and HVAC’s can also cause a lot of water damage, as most of them are not large leaks and usually go unnoticed by seeping down into your floorboards. Any appliance that uses water to function or accumulates condensation simply from having it on can create water damage.


Washing Machine: Many homeowners leave their water supply hoses on when not using their washing machines. Washing machine lines contain pressurized hoses that can lead to burst lines allowing for gallons of water to spill onto the floor. Old worn hoses can have loose fittings causing slower leaks behind your washer where mold can grow.

Dishwasher: Dishwasher supply lines are usually the reason they leak. There are drain lines and supply lines and are usually located under your kitchen sink where there is water intake and drainage. These lines are under heavy pressure and the leaks can be slow, but over time can burst. There is often bacteria in the drain line.

Heating & Cooling Equipment: Air conditioners are prime candidates for leaks and are usually located behind walls and ceilings. These types of leaks can be difficult to find and they also promote mold growth. It’s important to have a professional inspect the whole system for leaks and blockages.

Refrigerator: Refrigeration can experience slow leaks from the base taking longer to notice and can cause mold growth. If your refrigerator has built in water lines or ice makers, it is much easier to spring a leak, because like dishwashers, the supply line is highly pressurized to get the water to where it needs to be to function.

Contact Restoration 1 Frederick

If you have a leak, don’t wait! Contact your local Restoration 1 as soon as possible. The earlier our team of experts assesses the damage, the better results you’ll get. Our property restoration professionals are ready to help 24/7. When you hire Restoration 1, you can rest assured you will be receiving the best property restoration services in your area from a trustworthy team of certified specialists.

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