Water Damage May Be Lurking in Your Home | SERVPRO® of Reno Southwest

5/9/2023 (Permalink)

Think you may have water damage in your home? Here are some tips from SERVPRO of Reno Southwest to find the source.

Coming home to standing water or discovering a water leak in your home is such a frustrating experience as a homeowner. Even if you do your best to prevent water leaks, accidents and appliance malfunctions can happen at any time.

In order to best protect your home from widespread water damage, it is important to understand where water leaks are most common so that you can prioritize checking these spaces around your house.

The faster you discover a water leak, the better chance you have of avoiding costly damages. Our SERVPRO of Reno Southwest team explains more about common water leak locations below, so read on to learn more.

Your roof. Roof damage can occur with general wear and tear over time, or it can happen in a singular event during a strong storm. However it happens, it can go unnoticed for a long period of time.

Once the damage has been done, a classic Reno thunderstorm can cause water to leak down into your attic and spread throughout your home. It can seep into ceilings, walls and floors without many signs.

If that happens, your home is now vulnerable to mildew and mold growth. This is because water leaks that happen behind your walls are hard to dry out, which creates a perfect environment for mold to grow.

In your bathroom. The bathrooms around your home also have the potential to experience leaks. With all of the fixtures inside, it’s no surprise that any of them could leak at any time. It can also be hard to distinguish between a water leak and just a puddle of water on the floor after a busy morning.

This is why you need to investigate any unexplained water quickly in your bathroom. A leaking water line or worn pipe connector could be the beginnings of a large-scale water problem, so discovering these issues quickly is vital.

You should also prioritize ventilating and drying out your bathroom between uses as well. A humid bathroom with lingering moisture is never a good combination.

Other appliances. Many homeowners experience an appliance malfunction or two in their lifetimes. That’s just part of owning a home! However, that doesn’t make it any easier when you come home to a flooded utility room or kitchen floor. If you have a dishwasher, washing machine or water heater in your home, check on them often for signs of moisture or leaks.

This might include pulling them away from the wall to check behind and beneath them. Appliances can often leak where it isn’t noticeable right away, so do your due diligence when investigating.

One of the most reliable ways to avoid water damage is to replace your old appliances with newer equipment. Swapping out your worn-out appliances can ensure your home is equipped with the most reliable technology.

Dealing with a water emergency? Our SERVPRO specialists can be on the scene of the disaster ASAP to restore your water-damaged home!