Could Your Ice Maker Cause Water Damage?

3/6/2020 (Permalink)

Why Do Ice Makers Present Such A Threat?

An ice maker is a nice thing to have.  Never having to fill up ice trays is a luxury.  But your ice maker could be the cause of some costly damage that is hard to detect until it is too late. 

Hundreds of gallons of water can leak out over time.  This can lead to a number of issues, which can range from rotting drywall, rotting flooring, and serious mold growth.  Because the issue is concealed behind your fridge, the damage may go undetected until it is too late. By the time you find the issue, you may have costly damage to repair.  There are steps to take to reduce the risk of this type of damage in your home or business.

1. Replace the plastic tubing that connects the water source to your ice maker with copper tubing. This material is far less likely to become compromised by wear and tear over time.
2. Install a battery-operated flood alarm. Not only useful for ice makers, these alarms can be placed by any potential source of water damage.  If it comes into contact with moisture, it will alert you.
3. Regularly check behind your fridge for signs of water.  If you see any moisture, investigate further. If you find out that you do have water damage, call SERVPRO of Greenwich.

SERVPRO of Greenwich has decades of experience in the remediation and restoration of residential and commercial property after a water damage occurs. We have the knowledge and equipment to ensure that the job is done the right way the first time.