Signs of a Leaking Refrigerator in Your Minnetonka Mills Home

7/20/2017 (Permalink)

This Non-Refrigerator Leak in Minnetonka Mills Can Use the Help of SERVPRO

Leaks Can Lead to Significant Water Damage

One of the most important appliances in your home, you depend on your refrigerator working hard and keeping up with your daily demands. However, refrigerators, unfortunately, do not last forever, and the first sign it is near the end of its lifespan is sometimes the formation of a leak. Not all leaks are the same, though, and you should be aware of the different kinds.
 
Bottom Leaking
A leak coming from the lower part of your refrigerator causes water damage to your Minnetonka Mills home and needs to be addressed right away. A type of leak which is caused by condensation, it is a good indicator that your fridge is near the end of its days. If you are lucky, you just need to remove the water from the condensation tray. A leak coming from the bottom of your fridge is slow and steady, and you might not notice it for a while. In the meantime, mold and mildew start growing, and the flooring underneath the refrigerator suffers damage as well.
 
You certainly need the help of a professional water damage restoration company in a case like this. SERVPRO are the ones to call, as we get to your home fast to fix the problem and dry out your home before more damage occurs.
 
Leak from Ice Maker
An easy leak to spot, an ice maker leak is a rapid, steady leak, and causes damage if not fixed right away. Know what the pipe used in your ice maker is made of. Plastic pipes are well-known for getting tiny pinhole leaks which can go unnoticed for a while, doing severe damage behind your refrigerator. Copper pipes last a lot longer.
 
Know where the water shut-off valve is in your home. There could be one that goes right to your fridge, or you might have one for the whole house. No matter what, your first thought after noticing a leaking refrigerator should be to turn off the water supply. Then, get in contact with our technicians at SERVPRO immediately. We use special industrial tools to clean up the mess, and then repair the damages which have been done to your home. However, we do not repair or replace the appliance.
 
At SERVPRO of Minnetonka, we do not waste any time when it comes to water damage. We understand that the longer the water sits in your home, the more damage and mold growth there is. Contact us whenever you need at (952) 473-4837.

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