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Washing Machine Water Damage in Houston, TX

Washing machine water damage often comes from a burst supply hose, an overflow, or a drain problem. Because the supply hoses are under constant pressure, a hose failure can release a large amount of water fast. We clean up washing machine water damage for Houston homes and businesses.

Pump removing standing water from a flooded basement

What causes washing machine water damage?

Washing machine water damage usually starts with the supply hoses, the overflow, or the drain. The supply hoses are the biggest culprit, because they stay pressurized whenever the water is on, and an aging hose can crack or burst without warning.

Overflows are the next common cause, when the machine takes on more water than it drains, and drain-hose problems can leak dirty water during a cycle. Each of these can flood a laundry area quickly, and because washers often sit against a shared wall, the water can reach the next room too.

Why does a washing machine leak so much water?

A washing machine leaks a large volume when a pressurized supply hose fails, much like a burst pipe. The hose does not release a fixed amount and stop; it keeps flowing until the water is shut off.

That is why a hose that bursts while no one is home can put out a great deal of water. Knowing where the washer's shut-off valves are, and closing them at the first sign of a leak, is the single best way to limit the damage.

What should you do when a washer floods?

When a washer floods, stop the water and stay safe before anything else.

  1. Shut off the valves. Close the washer's hot and cold supply valves.
  2. Unplug the machine. If it is safe and dry to reach, cut the power.
  3. Contain and move. Keep the water from spreading and move items clear.
  4. Call for cleanup. If the water spread or soaked in, get it removed and dried.

How is washing machine water damage cleaned up?

Washing machine water damage is cleaned up by removing the water and drying everywhere it reached, including the subfloor and the adjoining wall. Laundry areas often share a wall or sit above another room, so crews check where the water traveled.

The water is extracted, the flooring and wall base are dried and checked with meters, and anything ruined is repaired. If the water was clean supply-line water caught quickly, more can be saved; if it sat or came from the drain, sanitizing is added.

A burst washer hose floods fast

Shut off the washer's valves, then call our Houston team to clean up and dry the damage.

Call (713) 431-8434

Frequently asked questions

What is the most common cause of washing machine flooding?
A burst or worn supply hose is the leading cause. The hoses stay under pressure whenever the water is on, so an old or cracked hose can split and release water continuously until the valve is shut off. Overflows and drain-hose problems are the other common causes.
Why can a washing machine leak flood so much?
Because the supply hoses are pressurized. Like a burst pipe, a failed hose keeps releasing water until someone closes the valve, so a hose that lets go while you are out can put out a lot of water. Shutting off the washer's supply valves stops it.
The floor around my washer is warped. What happened?
That usually means water has been leaking slowly, often from a drain hose or a seal, and soaking the floor over time. Warped or soft flooring near a washer is a sign the water reached the subfloor, so it is worth checking beyond the surface.
Call (713) 431-8434