Flood Damage on Electrical Equipment and Insulation After a Flood in Redington Beach

3/15/2022 (Permalink)

Flood damage can be devastating to your home, rely on SERVPRO's IICRC-certified technicians to deal with the damage.

Rely on an Experienced and Certified Restoration Company for Your Flood Damage Needs

Water alone can be highly damaging to electrical equipment, but floodwater is even more devastating because it contains acids, metals, salts, debris, and many other items in suspension or solution. In the event of a flood, components require immediate flood damage cleanup and drying. The sooner you do this, the better; otherwise, you may incur further damage.

The best way to deal with any flood damage in Redington Beach is to contact a reputable restoration company. With numerous branches across the country and a wealth of experience, SERVPRO has the resources to restore your property to preloss conditions in no time.

Our IICRC-certified technicians are armed with advanced tools and equipment for water extraction, drying, and deodorization, thereby ensuring a smooth restoration process.

In addition to drying out the components, SERVPRO technicians can help dry out the room housing the equipment. Failure to do this can cause the dry parts to reabsorb unnecessary moisture due to high humidity conditions. It is essential to maintain low humidity levels in all electrical rooms.

Since flood water is conductive, it can negatively affect your insulation too. Porcelain and certain other types of insulation do not absorb moisture. In this case, our water damage restoration experts can perform simple cleaning to remove residue and get the components back in service. Some types of insulation (for instance, epoxy) contain a naturally glossy finish or may come with an anti-tracking film to block out moisture.

Often, SERVPRO technicians can determine the extent of flood damage on the insulation through a simple visual inspection. Using warm, dry circulating air has effectively removed insulation moisture in many situations. Cellulose insulation quickly absorbs moisture but can be dried out using the same method as other types of insulation. The difficulty is that the contaminants lingering behind can produce particle discharge activity, which ultimately decreases operating lifetime.

When a flood hits your home, it can cause irreversible damage to valuable items, including your electrical appliances. Contact SERVPRO of Seminole & Central Gulf Beaches to deal with the flood damage as soon as it happens. We are available 24/7 at (727) 391-6212.