Appliance Repair in 19006 · Willow Grove, Hatboro & Horsham

A basement with a sump pump is a basement where water is expected. Most of the time the pump handles it quietly. The problem comes during heavy rain combined with a power outage, or when an aging pump fails, and the first things to get wet are usually the washer, dryer and any freezer sitting on the floor.

Water that reaches the motor, control board or wiring of an appliance can cause damage that does not show up right away. If floodwater reached an appliance, unplug it or turn off its breaker before touching it, and do not restart it until it has dried and been checked. Gas appliances that were under water should not be relit until they have been inspected, because water can damage gas controls and valves.

A little prevention goes a long way. Setting the washer and dryer on a sturdy raised platform, keeping a freezer off the floor, and making sure the sump pump has a backup or an alarm all help. It also pays to check that the washer's drain hose and the floor drain are not part of the same problem. A diagnosis after a wet basement tells you which appliances are safe to keep and which repairs make sense.

Make sure the basement is dry and safe to walk through, and that the power to any appliance that got wet stays off until the technician arrives. Note how high the water reached, if it did. Driveways are typical in 19006, so leave room near the door closest to the basement stairs.