​Washing Machine Overflow

All it takes is a tiny leak in the washing machine water supply line to turn your peaceful home into a flood zone. As awful as it sounds, water damage is actually a very common household problem, especially where washing machines are concerned. The most common causes are washing machine overflow and connection failures. The range of damage can be anything from flooding, water damage, or mold. Depending on how extensive the damage is, it could extend from your house to surrounding areas and properties.

Washing Machine Leakage Solutions

Precautions/Actions

Even though it’s a common problem, it doesn’t mean there are no preventative measures. You can take small precautions now to help prevent your washing machine from becoming the cause of an indoor flood.

1. When turning on a water supply line, ensure that the appropriate appliances are in place and that the connections are turned off.
2. When moving out or just planning on being absent from your home for an extended period, you can simply turn your water off.
3. Get regular inspection and maintenance checks done on your washing machine to make sure that all parts are functioning properly.
4. If you notice a leak at any point, even a small one, contact your local, trusted water damage restoration company: call Protek Restoration.

Washing Machine Maintenance & Leak Tips:

DO NOT overload your machine

DO NOT leave unattended while it is operating

DO turn off the water valves if you plan on being away from home for more than two days

DO get a routine check done on your machine

DO replace the supply lines every five years

Warning Signs:

Blistered Hoses

Worn Tubing

Loose Fittings

Why Protek Is The Best Option For You

Protek Restore boasts teams certified by the IICRC. Our technicians are certified and skilled in extracting, removing and cleaning up water from a leaking HVAC system or leaking appliance. They work according to the best practices and ANSI/IICRC S500 standards set by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). We can offer our expertise in areas like structural drying, water damage restoration services, appliance leak clean-up and water extraction. It is best to call us at the very first sign of an appliance leak or burst. Don’t wait for the problem to get worse. Just call Protek Restore, your dependable, trusted solution to water damage and restoration.

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