Poinciana Kitchen Flooded by Broken Refrigerator Water Supply Line Overnight?

3/19/2024 (Permalink)

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Our local Osceola County team has been restoring water damage in Poinciana for many years. Water supply lines to kitchen appliances are a leading cause of water damage in homes in the United States. A broken water supply line for a refrigerator can lead to a significant overnight kitchen flood due to the continuous flow of pressurized water. This supply line connects the refrigerator's water and ice dispenser to the household water source. When it breaks, water escapes freely until the issue is addressed. Overnight, the kitchen can flood for several reasons:

Water Pressure: The water supply line is usually pressurized, which means that when it breaks, a substantial volume of water can flow out quickly, leading to rapid flooding.

Unattended Appliance: Refrigerators are often left unattended overnight, allowing water to flow unchecked.

Hidden Location: The supply line is often hidden behind or beneath the refrigerator, making it difficult to notice the break immediately.

Absorbent Materials: Many kitchens have absorbent materials like flooring, drywall, or cabinets, which can quickly absorb and spread water, worsening the damage.

Continuous Leak: The refrigerator's ice maker or water dispenser may keep trying to fill, exacerbating the leak until the water supply is manually shut off.

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When your home or commercial business in Poinciana has a water damage emergency, our local Osceola County team will restore the damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 407-933-0707.

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