ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AFTER WATER DAMAGE

7/19/2021 (Permalink)

ELECTRICAL VENTURA

In any case of water damage to a home or business, there is the question of whether or not the electrical system has been compromised. Water and electricity are dangerous. Electrical Equipment can be hazardous if re – energized without performing a proper evaluation. Such equipment usually involves switches and low voltage protective components such as molded – case circuit breakers and fuses.

After a disaster, everybody is in a hurry to get things back to normal. Safety around water and electricity require patience. If your house of property has been severely damaged by floodwaters. Here are some pointers to help keep you safe:

1. Buzzling Wires

After flooding or heavy rains, you might notice a buzzing or humming noises seem to becoming from your wires or your appliances. If there is a strange sound, don’t attempt to handle it in any away. It could be a rogue charge caused by water damage. That charge will shoo into you in a hurry if you get too close.

2. Dangers of water damage and electrical wiring

Initial water damage could cause damage to your electrical system as well as appliances and devices throughout your home if not properly repaired. Damage wiring could cause power surges that could permanently damage devices plugged into the system. Once a property is pumped out and you begin recovery efforts, check all electrical components.

3. Potential for A fire

Water also can start a fire. The presence of moisture can rapidly increase the current in the circuit, which in most modern appliances will cause a short circuit as the fuse is blown. If a fuse is not present, then the wire will heat up and a fire could start

4. Electric Shock

Electricity and water are such a dangerous combination because water is a conductor of electricity. Wires may be exposed and make contacts with unintended and undergrounded, surfaces. The heat can build up and your material could catch fire.

The best way to assure if your home is safe after water damage is to call water damage professionals with the knowledge needed to assess the damage in your home or property. Water shouldn’t be lightly and is not a fun do-it-yourself home project. Ask an expert opinion to determine if equipment and appliances can be dried out and restored.

If you have any questions about water damage in Ventura County, please do not hesitate to call SERVPRO of Ventura at (805) 656-3911.