Prevent water damage from your device with Flood
Buzz Leak Alarm
Water damage from leaking appliances can require tedious cleaning or, worse, costly floor replacement. How can I prevent water damage from electrical appliances? The Flood Buzz Leak Detector can detect even the slightest leaks and warn you with a loud alarm to prevent extensive damage. Find out more about the Flood Buzz leak detector and how it can save your kitchen and laundry room floors.
Flood Buzz Leak Alert:
How to easily prevent water damage to home appliances
Devices that use water are prone to leaks from various sources. Often these leaks go undetected and only become apparent after extensive ground damage. Learn more about how you can prevent water damage to your But first, here are some common causes of leaks in the devices we use every day. What devices are prone to leaks? Some equipment leaks are immediately visible with large amounts of water, while others produce slow drips that are not immediately detected. The type of device and the source of the leak can affect both the cause and extent of damage.
This is how these common devices leak.
- Refrigerator/Freezer: Frozen or blocked defrost drains or damaged door seals are common causes of refrigerator leaks. Both situations will result in condensation and a leak under the unit.
- Ice Makers: Ice maker leaks are often caused by improperly connected hoses or water lines. These leaks can occur both inside the machine and behind devices near water connections.
- Dishwashers: Dishwashers often leak water due to damaged or improperly connected hoses or valves. Common leak points are drain hoses and valves in sink drains or drains behind kitchen cabinets. Others are where the hose connects to the drain pump, causing damage to the floor under the dishwasher.
- Washing Machines: Most washing machine drain and water hoses do not last forever. Many cracks and holes develop after about five years of continuous use. In this case, water often leaks from the washing machine under or behind the device. Also, a cracked or rusted valve that connects the hose to the washer, standpipe, or sink can cause leaks.
Flooded kitchen and bathroom floors
If leaks are not dealt with immediately, they can cause serious floor damage, especially if the underlying subfloor is also affected. , may require costly repair or replacement.
The following floor coverings can be permanently affected by water
damage:
- Vinyl: Waterproof, but prolonged or prolonged exposure to moisture can cause vinyl floors to discolor, mold, warp and warp.
- Tiles: Continued moisture can damage the joints between tiles, causing them to loosen or crack. Cracks can allow moisture to seep into the subfloor, causing more leaks and mold.
- Laminate: Constant exposure to water can cause laminate floors to warp, warp and crack.
- Hardwood: Cupping is the most common form of water damage to hardwood floors. A typical sign of cupping is that the edges of the plank curl up, leaving a slight indentation in the center.
Advantages of Flood Buzz Leak Detector
So how can you prevent water damage from electrical appliances? Leak alarms like the Flood Buzz Leak Detector alert you as soon as a leak occurs, preventing widespread flood damage. Simply place the Flood Buzz near your washing machine, refrigerator, or dishwasher in common water leaks. As soon as Flood Buzz detects even the slightest leak, he will sound a loud alarm 24 hours a day. Each Flood Buzz’s internal battery lasts up to 3 years, preventing costly damage to your floors.
Upon request, EPLA Appliance Repair technicians will install Flood Buzz and repair the above devices free of charge.
An appliance repair service in your area not only provides professional repairs, but can also help prevent water damage from flood buzz appliances.After repairing all devices, we are happy to provide installation for free.