Dishwasher Water Damage: The #1 Worst Kitchen Nightmare

2/16/2022 (Permalink)

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Dishwasher water damage is a leading cause of disasters in the kitchen.

If you've ever had dishwasher water damage in your home, you know that it can be one of the most devastating plumbing disasters to navigate through. Unfortunately, a property owner will have a short amount of time to find a reliable restoration contractor and submit a home insurance claim.

Dishwashers use hot water and pressure, which can easily break the protective coating on connecting pipes and lead to leaks. If left untreated, dishwasher water damage can cause extensive structural damage to your home and cost you thousands of dollars in repairs. In the following article, we will discuss a recent dishwasher water damage call and what you can do to prevent it from happening in your home.

The real issue with dishwashers is that a leak can occur in the process of cleaning your dishes. Leaks are common anytime you combine gallons of water with heat and pressure. Leaks from a dishwasher can be detrimental to your home and significantly impact your household.

A recent call

Early last month, the professionals at SERVPRO of South Cobb received a call from a customer after finding a large leak underneath their dishwasher. After receiving the call, we immediately dispatched a team of technicians to the scene, who quickly found extensive water damage in the customer's home that required mold remediation, drywall demolition, and comprehensive drying techniques to minimize the spread of any potential water and mold contamination.

After a thorough inspection, it was clear that the homeowner could have avoided the mold issue with an earlier call. We asked the customer how long the leak had been occurring. The homeowner responded, "the dishwasher is over 30 years old and had been leaking for about a month, most likely due to a faulty dishwasher drain line".

Our crews worked around the clock to ensure that the dishwasher water damage was adequately mitigated. Within a week after the site inspection, our professionals completed the necessary repairs and replacements to ensure that the home was safe for habitation.

If you've ever had dishwasher water damage in your home, chances are it was because you didn't maintain your dishwasher correctly. The elements inside a dishwasher can be extremely corrosive, and over time they can eat through the protective coating on your plumbing. So it's essential to have a plumber come out and inspect your home's plumbing every few years to ensure that you don't have any leaks, even if you think that everything is working as it should.

What homeowners can do to prevent dishwasher water damage

A homeowner can try to prevent any dishwasher water damage from occurring by regularly maintaining their dishwashers. Dishwashers contain corrosive substances, so you must check your home's plumbing periodically and look for rust or corrosion on the pipes connected to the dishwasher. If you notice any leaks around the base of your dishwasher, a clog in your drain line, or any other problems with your dishwasher pipes, contact a plumbing professional ASAP to prevent extensive water damage to your home.

When to contact SERVPRO

If you have already had dishwasher water damage in your home and need help from a professional restoration company, don't hesitate to give us a call. SERVPRO of South Cobb specializes in emergency water damage restoration. We have the equipment, experience, and expertise to restore your home to normal after it has experienced severe flooding or major leaks.

For emergency water removal services or more information on how you can prevent dishwasher water damage from happening, contact the IICRC certified experts at SERVPRO of South Cobb today.