How Your Phoenix Home Can Experience Indoor Flooding

2/11/2020 (Permalink)

Most Phoenix homeowners don’t consider the possibility of indoor flooding in their home since they live in the desert, but indoor flooding is possible. Learn how your Phoenix home can experience indoor plumbing and how the experts at SERVPRO of Central Phoenix can help.

What can cause indoor flooding?

Indoor flooding is one of the leading causes of water damage to home. There are a few common causes of these type of flooding.

• Leaky or Broken Pipes: The most obvious cause of indoor flooding is leaky or broken water pipes. Pipes can burst from changes in water pressure or even a faulty installation, but regardless of the cause, pipe problems often cause a lot of damage. Leaky pipes are usually a warning sign of more problems to come. Hidden floods caused by broken pipes in your walls can even create the perfect environment for microbial growth, which can lead to mold.
• Water Heaters: Even a small leak in your water heater can cause major flooding due to its endless flow of water. Make sure to inspect your water heater on a regular basis, keeping up with maintenance to ensure it doesn’t spring a leak. Even if your water heater is in the garage, it’ll leak enough water to damage adjacent walls.
• Clogged Sewer or Drain Lines: The flow of water to and from your house can be disrupted when you have clogged sewer or drain lines. Some clogs might be allowing a slow drain that is merely an inconvenience but over time, even slow leaks can and will cause damage. Not only that, but those clogs can get worse over time. The clog can cause your sinks, toilets, and showers to overflow with water, resulting in major damage and major indoor flooding.
• Faulty Washing Machine Hoses: The most common problem with washing machines are faulty hoses. A leak in your intake hose can worsen over time and can cause flooding in your home. 

What to do if you experience an indoor flood

The moment you realize that you’ve got a flood, turn off the source of water immediately to prevent further damage and water loss. Next, contact the pros at SERVPRO of Central Phoenix, water damage and restoration specialists that will come in and help with cleanup and repairs. Locally owned and operated, SERVPRO is available to help you 24/7 and knows what to do to get your home back to normal. Until help arrives, be careful of any trip hazards caused by the indoor flooding. If you suspect any wet electrical in the area, avoid any contact and wait for the pros to arrive. Don’t try to move heavy objects that are wet as they become even heavier with all extra moisture. If you’re unsure what to move, how to mop up the water or if there are any hazards, be safe and wait for SERVPRO to show up. We’ll do a full inspection and tell you exactly what needs to be done to address the situation.

Indoor floods to happen in Phoenix homes! Be prepared by keeping SERVPRO of Central Phoenix’s contact information on hand and contact us at 602-386-4268 to help with your water damage and flood needs.