My Washing Machine Did What?

8/10/2020 (Permalink)

Here is a bit of homeowner advice…..do not leave your house with your washing machine going! A recent water remediation job turned into not only a water job but a finished basement rebuild because of a faulty washing machine.  Hours and hours went by with the washer overflowing with water due to a faulty cut-off switch.  The faulty switch signaled to the washer that the wash tank was not filled with water, thus the continual flow of water into the washing machine.  Eventually the water had nowhere to go but out the top and onto the floor.  Inches of water were later found by the homeowner upon their return home.  The carpet and padding were soaked, the walls had absorbed water several feet up, insulation was soaked, the furniture was soaked and swollen from absorbing the water.  In simple terms, the finished basement was a mess!  SERVPRO of Fair Oaks-Centreville-Chantilly was able to remediate the damage and get the homeowners back to normal.  “Like it never even happened.”

Should you experience water damage in your home, give us a call on (703) 830-5800 and we will be there to assist.