THE CORRECT RESPONSE TO A FLOODED FURNACE

3/31/2023 (Permalink)

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Broken pipes can lead to extensive losses, putting your business out of action for a while and causing costly damage to your property. One of the most serious types of damage resulting from a broken pipe is a furnace flood.

What Should You Do if you’ve got a flooded furnace?

Furnaces and water heaters are filled with many sensitive electrical components that can be damaged when exposed to water. If you experienced flooding in your basement, there’s a good chance that some parts of your HVAC system were submerged or experienced increased moisture in the air and as a result, could experience a machine malfunction or create a safety hazard.

If your basement was flooded, it’s extremely important to schedule a heating inspection by a professional HVAC technician. Just like water heaters, gas furnaces are susceptible to valve and control corrosion and electric furnaces have coils and fans that can be damaged. A qualified heating and cooling specialist will be able to assess the damage to your system and provide recommendations regarding furnace repair or total replacement.

If your furnace or water heater were damaged by flood water, make sure to contact your insurance agency to see what coverage they provide for repair or replacement and then schedule an inspection from specialist. The disaster that led to a furnace flood can leave you feeling overwhelmed. Working with a professional like SERVPRO of Ventura can reduce some of the strain concern. These experts can lead you through the recovery process and get your business back into action. Call us at (805) 656-3911.