Hot Water Evaporates From Surfaces. It Stays Inside the Walls.
Water heater failures in Las Vegas range from minor slow drips at a fitting to catastrophic tank failures that release 40 to 80 gallons of hot water rapidly. Tanks that have been in service beyond their rated lifespan are the most common source of the larger events. Las Vegas hard water accelerates mineral buildup inside tanks, which corrodes the tank lining from inside and eventually produces a failure along the tank wall or base. By the time the tank shows external signs of rust, the interior may be significantly corroded.
The typical Las Vegas water heater location in a garage, in a utility alcove adjacent to the garage, or in an interior closet determines which adjacent areas are affected by a tank failure. A garage-mounted water heater that fails sends water across the garage floor and under the shared wall with the house. Interior closet-mounted units release water into the closet, the adjacent wall assemblies, and potentially the ceiling below if the unit is in a closet on an upper floor.
Hot Water Events Dry Faster But Not Without Equipment
Hot water released from a water heater failure evaporates more quickly from hard surfaces than cold water, which gives the impression that the event is drying naturally. What is happening is the surface water is evaporating while the water that has absorbed into drywall, framing, and the floor assembly is still present. Commercial drying equipment is still required to extract moisture from the materials. The faster surface drying can actually create a false sense that professional help is not needed, which delays treatment and increases the mold risk.
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We extract, map the moisture extent, and dry everything to verified target moisture content. We document for insurance. Read more about our water damage restoration service. Call (702) 442-1126.