Dishwashing machines provide massive relief to thousands of residents in Augustus Woods after a hard day at work, and they also make food service easier for business owners.

However, as more companies outsource their manufacturing to countries with lower labor costs, we now see them malfunction and leak more often. Dishwashers consist of many different parts, and most leaks start from the drain pump and door seal. Our maintenance professionals can check your unit for improperly installed hoses, wall connections, and drain houses to ensure they are free from vulnerabilities and far away from any exterior siding, vents, and exhaust openings.

The homeowners in this house call had no warning that their dishwasher would flood their kitchen as they did not report any prior pooling or dripping. Once they noticed water flowing out from underneath the unit, they immediately called our emergency hotline. Dishwashers can be hard to shut off because they have a connection to the primary water supply, and even with our customer's speedy response, the water still spread throughout the kitchen, into the hallways, and the entirety of the first floor.

When we arrived on the scene, the entire first floor was nearly submerged. After shutting off the water supply, our technicians began their technical assessment and found that the trim, drywall, and carpet needed replacement. We broke out our industrial humidifiers to remove the moisture from the floorboards and other porous material on the first floor.

The house was a bungalow, and it offered easy access to external ventilation. We began opening every door and window to let dry air inside and help us dry the entirety of the home.

We had to remove entire sections of baseboard trims, drywall, and carpets to ensure the homeowners won't suffer from mold growth and musty odors. We had to replace 100% of the hardwood flooring and repaint the laundry room and kitchen. Our self-priming water-resistant paint ensures that our customers won't find bubbles in their interior walls, which they would get if they resorted to merely wiping them down.

Our water damage specialists cleared 100% of the floodwater and repaired all the damages to this beautiful Augusts Woods home without an expensive structural overhaul. Most homeowners who attempt to go the DIY route face problems with their foundations, pillars, and inner walls down the line, so we applaud the actions of this customer.