When a water heater leaks it can cause a lot of damage to a home, additionally it can also be dangerous if it is left untended. When a water heater develops a leak it can create a lot of water damage within the home. For those with a basement or a water heater in the garage, the water can stagnate which allows for the breeding of bacteria and fungi. To restore your home and to prevent a hazardous environment, Disaster Service will share what to do when you have a leaking water heater.
Turn Off Water to Water Heater
When you discover that your water heater has been leaking, you will need to turn off the water supply valve as well as turn off the power to the water heater. Most leaks are due to damages within the water heater. Depending on what went wrong, the water heater will need to be repaired or replaced.
Dry & Restore Your House After a Water Leak
However, the major problem you must deal with right away is the water damage due to the leak. Depending on how long or how fast the water leaked from the water heater, you may have major or minor water damage that will need attention. Even minor water damage will require repair and most likely replacement of the damaged materials. For example, if the water heater sprung a leak and the water was spraying all over the walls next to the water heater, the drywall is probably ruined and will begin to develop mold. The damaged drywall will need to be cut out and new drywall installed. The wall will also need to be re-textured and painted. If the water got onto the floor, some floors can be cleaned and saved. However, carpets and wood flooring will often need to be replaced. Trying to determine the extent of the damages can be difficult, especially when water gets in areas that cannot be easily seen. For this reason it is recommended that you seek out a professional water damage restoration service. A water damage restoration service can help evaluate the damage and help you repair your home.
Water Damage Restoration Process
As soon as you discover the water heater is leaking, turn off the water supply valve as well as the power or the gas to the water heater. The next step is to contact a water damage restoration services. They will then come to your home and complete their inspection and evaluation of the water damage. They will share their report with you and discuss what plan of action will be needed to restore your home. Once you have agreed to the needed restorations, make sure to take picture of the damages and request a copy of the inspector’s report. Along with the invoice, make sure to provide the documents and pictures to your homeowners insurance for reimbursement. At this point the rest is up to the restoration service to help recover and restore your home.
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When you have a water heater that leaks and causes damages to your home, contact Disaster Services. We provide water damage restoration and much more.
