Water Heater Overflow Cleanup Services in Southeast Idaho

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What Causes Water Heater Overflows?

Among the more common causes of water intrusion in homes and commercial spaces in Southeast Idaho are water heater overflows.These indoor mini-disasters happen when your building’s heating tank leaks or bursts, discharging scalding hot water onto its immediate surroundings and allowing more water from the line that feeds the tank to rush in uncontrollably.

There are two main reasons why a water heater might cause indoor flooding in your home or facility. The most common is a malfunction in the system’s thermostat. The thermostat gauges how hot the water in the tank is. As the water reaches the desired temperature, the thermostat tells the heating element to cool down. If the thermostat is not working properly, heating can continue indefinitely, making the water boil, evaporate and cause pressure build-up within the tank.

At some point, even the tank’s metal body will not be able to contain the internal pressure from steam and hot water. The next thing that happens is a burst, allowing hot water to escape and spill out. This causes another regulation issue: water heater tanks are designed to automatically shut off the water supply from the line that feeds them. When a burst happens, the tank never completely fills and water from the pipe just keeps on coming. This situation provides most of the water that eventually becomes a flood. Water heater overflows can also be caused by worn-out parts that hold the heater tank together. As these parts corrode or loosen, small leaks can develop and allow water to escape the tank. While not quite as violent as a pressure-related burst, small leaks are harder to spot immediately. In a lot of cases, leaks can be a few days to a few weeks old before homeowners or maintenance personnel detect them. By then, flooding may have already taken place and a full-blown indoor crisis is underway.

Contact Us for Water Heater Overflow Cleanup Services in Southeast Idaho

All American Cleaning & Restoration is your one-stop shop for all your water damage cleanup and restoration needs in Southeast Idaho. If you have a water heater overflow, don’t wait around for the situation to escalate. Get in touch with our friendly and professional staff and we’ll be right at your doorstep in a hurry. Dial our hotline number today or drop us a note in our Contact Us page to send us your inquiries. For any type of water damage, flood damage or fire damage problem please call AARC for service at 208-203-1512.