Can I Just Turn The Ceiling Fan To High To Dry My Home Water Damage?

After a flood or plumbing leak, what is your first thought? "Should I spend my money on an air mover when I have some regular box fans in at home?" Both tools move air but work on a much different scale. To get the maximum moisture out of your water-damaged house in the fastest time, you need to call in the "big guns" for water removal. The professionals at Pine Ridge Restoration will bring specialized equipment and years of experience to quickly remove the water and save your home. Some option better options than box fans include:

Move Air

Commercial air movers work at very high speeds over a broad area, making them effective at drying larger rooms. They can be set to a few different angles, so they can be directed toward the floor, aimed at furniture, or turned up toward the ceilings. Air movers are adjustable and more precise than regular fans. Centrifugal fans are even easier to aim and dry specific areas.

Remove Moisture From The Air

A dehumidifier is a more complicated fan that draws warm air into its coils. This warm air is fed through the refrigerated coils of the machine, wringing out condensation. As these condensation droplets collect, they fall into a storage tank attached to the dehumidifier. Cooler, drier air is then released back into your home through the outflow on the opposite side of the machine.

Clean Air Pathways

An air scrubber attaches directly to the ductwork of your existing HVAC system to remove Impurities: air pollution, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), surface contaminants, pet dander, dust, and odor-causing dirt. Using the device will provide cleaner and healthier air, plus less dust.

Pump Water

A submersible sump pump is a tool in your home that move water out of the house through a hose or pipe. Normally, your existing system will automatically kick on if your basement floods. Occasionally a portable sump pump can help with standing water(up to several inches deep.) A restoration team will set it up quickly to drain the water – much faster than your old shop vac.

Absorb Moisture

Desiccants are chemical compounds that absorb moisture like a sponge: silica gel, clay, and calcium oxide. Packages of desiccants can be placed in sealed areas, like closets. Some desiccants change color when they are saturated; the charcoal versions can be recharged in the sunshine. Desiccants are one more tool to keep moisture low after the initial cleanup.

Measure Remaining Moisture

A moisture meter is an essential instrument used in many industries to detect moisture content in materials. Building inspectors use them to identify potential problems and structural damage from dampness. Furniture makers need to know the moisture content of the lumber they are using. Flooring installers to measure conditions when installing a floor over a concrete slab or subfloor. And Pine Ridge Restoration will use it to document progress as they repair your home.

Pine Ridge Restoration Water Removal Process

The team will arrive quickly and start fixing the damage right away. Step one is water removal and cleanup. Depending on the extent of the water damage, floor coverings, and baseboards may need to be removed. Structural drying equipment will then be placed in the correct position to quickly remove any remaining.

Once mitigation is underway, technicians will monitor and document the drying progress. The team lead will submit all the necessary paperwork to your insurance company, serving as the liaison to your insurance adjuster. During every step, Pine Ridge Restoration will keep you informed of the process and progress.

For Water Damage Removal in Mentor

The water damage restoration experts at Pine Ridge Restoration are the team to protect your home. Since 1989, an entire fleet of vehicles evolved to include many types of cleaning services: residential, commercial, industrial, and restoration. Their steadfast commitment to providing high-quality, comprehensive water damage cleaning and restoration solutions while delivering extraordinary customer service is driven by a family-owned and operated approach.