Did You Know Air Conditioner Leaks Can Cause Water Damage in Maricopa?

4/4/2019 (Permalink)

Regular AC unit inspections can help lessen the chance of water damage to your home.

How to Handle Water Damage in Your Maricopa Residence Caused by an Air Conditioner Leak

Air conditioning units offer many benefits in homes, including enhancing comfort, preventing electronics from overheating and reducing the risk of heat stroke. However, if these appliances are not maintained properly, they can cause water to leak in a home. If your AC is broken, you might get home to find a puddle around it or a collapsed ceiling. Your air conditioner can leak water inside the house if the condensate drain line is clogged with dirt and debris. In this case, the backup can cause a rupture of the line or leaks.

Water from the condensate drain line may also leak inside your home if the installers did not connect it securely. Vibrations may cause it to come loose, leading to water damage to your Maricopa home. When your air conditioner is leaking, you should act quickly to prevent further damage to your home and expensive repair bills. You should turn the AC system off to stop water flow. You also need to clean the water that’s leaked so that the floors, ceilings, walls, decor, and furniture will not get damaged. If it’s not a lot of water, you can use a wet/dry vacuum cleaner.  

If you are dealing with a small leak, you may have caught the issue early enough to allow the area to dry out or replace some drywall. However, if there is a significant water loss that may lead to things like sagging ceilings and warmed floorboards, it is advisable to contact the professionals at SERVPRO to assist you with restoration.  

SERVPRO technicians have professional equipment that can remove water from your home efficiently. We use equipment like portable wet-vacs and truck mounted extraction units for extreme cases. We also have devices like moisture detectors and hygrometers, which are useful for finding hidden moisture. We can also use infrared cameras to determine if water is trapped behind the walls. Our goal is to dry a property to make the leak appear “Like it never even happened.”  

If your AC has leaked, the technicians at SERVPRO of Casa Grande can come to your aid. We can help you to dry out your home to prevent further problems like mold growth. Call us anytime at (520) 421-1894 to get water damage restoration services in Casa Grande, Maricopa and Arizona City.

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