Drying the Water Damage in Your Durham Home

4/26/2018 (Permalink)

When your refrigerator is leaking, time is of the essence. Contact SERVPRO for drying out and remediation services.

SERVPRO Efficiently Dries Out Your Home Regardless of the Source of the Leak

The refrigerator in your Durham home is one of the most important appliances you own. It is something that we have grown accustomed to relying on, and it works hard to keep up with our daily demands. Refrigerators, unfortunately, do not last forever, and sometimes the first sign that one is coming to the end of its life is a leaking refrigerator. It can leak in various ways including the leak coming from the bottom of the fridge, from the ice maker, or the water shut off.
 
No matter where your refrigerator is leaking, it is something you want to attend to as soon as you realize it. The appliance can create a good bit of water damage to your Durham home, and the longer you take to act, the more damage is done. It is the main reason why at SERVPRO, our staff is ready to help you at any time with a water disaster. Our training and tools assist us in cleaning up the mess in your home promptly.
 
Once we have removed any standing water, part of the drying process is achieved by using dehumidifiers. These machines are used to pull water vapor from the air and lower the relative humidity. As moisture is evaporated, the dehumidifier keeps removing it from the air until your home and contents are dry.
 
Dehumidifiers are rated by how many gallons of water they can remove from a particular space in twenty-four hours at 80 degrees Fahrenheit and 60 percent relative humidity. They operate best within a specific temperature range. Usually, the higher the temperature and relative humidity, the more efficient the dehumidifier. To increase the efficiency of refrigerant dehumidifiers, SERVPRO techs heat the area to temperatures between sixty-eight and ninety degrees Fahrenheit.
 
There are three types of dehumidifiers that we use for water damage restoration. These include low grain refrigerant, refrigerant, and desiccant. In this way, we can select the right machine depending on the situation and area we are drying.
 
SERVPRO of North Durham has industrial equipment to help dry your home in Weaver, Gorman, or Rougemont after a water damage emergency. Therefore, when a problem arises, it is always best to call us at (919) 467-0880 so that we can help you out, rather than you trying to do the job yourself.

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