Our Experts Discuss How You Can Get Started On Water Removal In Cutler Bay

11/23/2019 (Permalink)

“Like it never even happened.”

Water Removal In Cutler Bay Can Be Started By The Homeowner

One item inside your house in Cutler Bay that is known to cause homeowners like you problems is the ice maker built inside your refrigerator/freezer. Sometimes your refrigerator's ice maker can malfunction and spill water out into your freezer, which can then leak out and cause you to have to conduct water removal inside your house. If this ever occurs, it is wise to call in a professional restoration company such as SERVPRO.

However, before you call in our SERVPRO technicians, there are several procedures that you can take on your own. Basic water removal in Cutler Bay can be conducted by you and a little bit of effort. For example, if you have a standard wet/dry vac, you can help speed up the restoration process by completing much of the extraction yourself. If the water has spilled out from your freezer onto your kitchen's linoleum or hardwood floors, then it is possible that you can mop and squeegee up any standing water by spending a little bit of time and effort.

If the moisture spilled out for a long period, then your subfloor could get wet. But, the quicker you can remove the liquid water from the floor coverings laying on top of your subfloor, the less of a chance your subflooring will be negatively affected. If you have a wet/dry vac, it is wise to take out the filter and use it on your wet flooring materials with a wide extension attached to extract as much liquid H2O as possible.

Next, the best thing to do is to set up fans to create air circulation. If you have any large box fans, they can work the best to push large volumes of air. If you don't have multiple fans, it is wise to reposition the fans you do have by moving them to new locations every few hours.

In Florida, humidity levels are often high, which can slow down the drying process. If you can, rent a dehumidifier during your restoration efforts so that moisture can be removed while you are attempting to dry out your structural components.

If your restoration efforts become more than you think you can handle, it is wise to call SERVPRO of Cutler Bay at (305) 278-8484. We're available 24/7, and we can help you return your home to its preloss state, “Like it never even happened.”

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