Water Heater & Appliance Leak Cleanup in Edmonton
Shut off the water to the appliance, then call us. We remove the water and dry the floors, walls and cabinets it reached.
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Signs you need this
- Water around the base of the hot water tank or furnace room
- A wet floor in front of the washer or dishwasher
- Swollen kitchen cabinet bases or lifting laminate
- Stains on the ceiling under a laundry room or kitchen
Common appliance leaks we clean up
- Hot water tanks. Tanks can fail at the bottom or at the fittings. A full tank can empty itself onto the basement floor.
- Washing machines. Burst or loose supply hoses and blocked drains.
- Dishwashers. Leaks at the door seal or the supply line, often under the floor where you can’t see.
- Fridge water lines. Ice maker and water dispenser lines crack behind the fridge and leak slowly for weeks.
- Furnace humidifiers and condensate lines. Small drips in the furnace room that soak the floor over time.
What we do
Appliance leaks are usually clean water, which is good news. Caught early, most materials can be dried in place.
The catch is where the water goes. It runs under cabinets and flooring, along subfloors and into the ceiling below. So we measure moisture well past the puddle you can see. Then we extract the water and set up air movers and dehumidifiers. For kitchen cabinets, we may remove the toe kick to dry underneath. We check readings on each visit until everything is dry.
When the leak was slow
A fridge line or dishwasher that leaked for weeks is a different job. The water has had time to soak into subfloors and framing, and mould may have started. We’ll tell you what we find. If there’s mould, our sister company Edmonton Mould handles removal properly.
Before you call your insurer
Take photos of the appliance and the damage, and keep the failed part if the plumber removes it. Our insurance claim help page explains what adjusters usually ask for. If water is on the floor right now, follow what to do in the first 24 hours.
Our process
Shut it off
We make sure the water supply to the appliance is off and the leak has stopped.
Check underneath
Leaks run under flooring and cabinets, so we measure moisture beyond the visible puddle.
Extract and dry
Water is removed and drying equipment is set up, including under cabinets where needed.
Confirm it's dry
We check readings until floors, subfloors and walls are back to normal.
Questions people ask
How do I shut off a leaking hot water tank?
Close the cold water valve on the pipe going into the top of the tank. For a gas tank, turn the gas control to off or pilot. For an electric tank, switch off its breaker. If you're unsure, shut off the main water valve.
My laminate floor is lifting. Can it be saved?
Laminate and some engineered floors swell when water gets underneath and often have to be replaced. We check the subfloor first so it doesn't stay wet under the new floor.
Do you replace the water heater?
No. A plumber replaces the tank. We handle the water damage it caused.
The leak was small. Do I still need drying?
Small leaks that ran for weeks can do more damage than a big one caught early. If the floor feels soft or smells musty, have it checked.
Talk to us today
Call, or send a few details and photos and we will get back to you.