4 Common Causes of Water Damage in the Kitchen

3/21/2022 (Permalink)

If you have never experienced water damage in the kitchen, that does not mean you won’t in the future. Kitchen appliances can be a source of water damage. The refrigerator, kitchen sink, and dishwasher can become worn over time or can malfunction onto your kitchen floors. When water damage is not addressed, it can later develop into significant problems.

Refrigerator broken water lines can cause leaks and water damage. Water line cracks can cause major flooding quickly. Water lines tend to break from pulling out the refrigerator to pushing it back into place. The refrigerator’s freezer tubing can also freeze and burst.

Dishwasher wear and tear can cause water to spill out through the door. Leaks underneath the dishwasher may result from cracks in the hose, gasket failure, and loose connection to the drainpipes or water source. Unnoticeable leaks underneath the dishwasher can cause damage to floors and mold growth.

A Kitchen Sink without basic maintenance could lead to water damage. The sink and faucet’s gaskets, washers, and O-rings become worn and defective as time passes and are causes for leaks. Improperly installed faucets will leak from the start, even if the water intrusion is not visible. In addition, buildup and corrosion on the faucet’s moving parts can also lead to a greater problem.

Water Pipe damage in the kitchen can occur when outdoor temperatures drop below freezing. The pipes under the kitchen sink can freeze and burst. If a pipe does not burst, the frozen water can interfere with the water connection and cause a leak.

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Water damage in the kitchen is not always predictable. Hire a professional for your water damage needs. SERVPRO of Bethesda/Potomac and SERVPRO of Chevy Chase/Silver Spring have the expertise and equipment to restore your home, business, or commercial property quickly. Our water removal and clean-up approach emphasizes monitoring and documenting the drying process from beginning to end. Your home may need construction work, and we can simplify the restoration process by handling the initial damage mitigation and rebuilding the affected areas. Call us today at 301-530-7400 or 301-588-2240.