Little Refrigerator Leaks Can Cause Big Damage

3/8/2022 (Permalink)

Your refrigerator operates 24-7 and is one of the hardest working appliances in your home.

Because  most homeowners do not inspect their refrigerators and leaks are often hidden behind the large appliance, a breakdown or leak that causes water damage can come as a surprise.

Refrigerator leaks are most often a result of a faulty or broken ice maker or water line. While these can suddenly burst, they often present as a slow leak, causing water damage to the walls and floor over the course of time.

Preventative measures include inspection of the area behind your fridge and the hoses. Look for any signs of deterioration of the lines, hard water deposit buildup, water damage and mold on the walls and floor. You can also look at the flooring from below- your basement can often show evidence of a leak. Installing a braided stainless steel hose will reduce your risk of a water line break as well.

The crew at SERVPRO of Newtown and Southern Litchfield County has cleaned up water damage from brand new as well as old refrigerators.

A refrigerator water line leak can happen to anyone.

If you have a leak, call us at (203) 743-5362 for immediate water damage restoration service.