Water damage from my washing machine?
Have you ever placed a heavy item in your washing machine only to hear what sounded like a herd of angry cattle running through your laundry room once the spin cycle began? Your washing machine endures a lot of wear and tear over the years and occasionally it can’t take the abuse any more and gives out. Flooding from washing machines is among the top 10 causes of insurance claims each year.
What makes water damage from washing machine malfunctions especially problematic is that it can enter be all over your home and basement in a few short minutes. If you’re like most people and sometimes exit the house with your washing machine still operating, then you are at risk of water damage.
Should the water supply line break or burst while you’re out of the house, you’re going to come home to a very wet mess. As an emergency water damage company, we see the effects of washing machine floods on a weekly basis. Fortunately, we also are aware of precautions you can take to limit the chances of your washing machine breaking and causing significant water damage to your home.
Why do washing machines malfunction and flood?
Washing machines can break for a wide variety or reasons, but here are the main causes of water damage from washing machines along with tips to ensure these issues don’t arise at your home:
1. The pump valve malfunctions or gets clogged
2. The drain hose disconnects
3. The water supply lines burst or the connections loosen
What’s the best way to prevent my washing machine from overflowing?
The most importhant thing you can do to prevent water damage in your home from a washing machine leak is to install a flood stopper. These cost about $150 and are very simple to install. A flood stopper works by placing a water sensor on the floor next to the washing machine. Once the sensor is triggered, the device shuts off the water supply, killing anymore water feeding to the washing machine.
What should I do if I have flooding and/or water damage from my washing machine?
If you don’t have a flood stopper or if you have still sustained a heavy amount of water damage, then the first thing you should do is shut off the water supply lines to your washing machine.
Next, salvage anything that hasn’t gotten wet but is in the path of the water.
Once you’ve done that, call a water damage repair company like us! The longer you wait for help, the more potential for water damage there will be. So if you are suffering from a flooded basement or washing machine mayhem then call us now and we will be happy to provide you with a free cost estimate for any water damage that may have occurred.
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