3 Surprising Things That Can Lead to Water Damage in Your Georgia Home

At First In Restoration, Georgia’s top-rated water damage restoration company, we’ve seen everything from busted pipes, to roof leaks. But some lesser-known threats can cause just as much, or even more water damage.

Here are three things you may not realize that can lead to water damage:

1. HVAC Drain Lines

If your HVAC drain line is clogged it can cause major issues. The air conditioning system takes the moisture from the air—and that moisture (aka: water) has to go somewhere. If the condensation drain line gets clogged, it will overflow and will cause damage behind walls or ceilings.

2. Washing Machine Hoses

How old is your washing machine? What about its hoses? Rubber hoses on older washing machines can crack (from dry rot) or burst and typically there's not much warning. A small leak can flood your laundry room quickly, and it doesn't take long for it to affect additional rooms (or the downstairs if it is located upstairs).

3. Windows

Over time, caulk and seals around your windows breaks down (again, from dry rot and age). When rain hits old seals it can leak under the window and soak everything from the wood to the insulation and can even lead to mold getting behind the walls.

How to Keep Water Damage Out of Your Georgia Home

Stay proactive. Check these ares regularly and take action (like replacing the window, window seals or caulk) before a small issue turns in to a large water damage claim.

Why Call First In Restoration?

If water damage sneaks in to your Georgia home, don’t wait. First In Restoration is the #1 water damage restoration company in Georgia and your go-to for emergency plumbing, mold removal, and water cleanup. We’re IICRC certified and available 24/7. Call us at 470-748-0225 or visit www.firstinrestoration.com.

Replacing windows, window seals and caulk will help prevent water damage.