Water Damage + Electronics

6/30/2020 (Permalink)

What Should You Do if Your Electronics Have Water Damage?

If a flood starts in your office, there are a lot of risks to your safety and your company's well-being. Water can damage building materials, documents, and furniture. You could also face the challenge of flooded electronics. You depend on computers, servers, printers, and other devices for your daily operations. Water damage can ruin these items. Fortunately, professional water cleanup teams have the skill and experience to salvage your equipment.

Your Responsibilities
It doesn't take much water to cause problems with electronics. Excessive amounts of water can destroy these items and pose dangers to you and other people in the office. Before flood restoration technicians arrive on the scene, there are some things you can do to mitigate the damage:

• Move electronics off the ground.
• Wipe electronics with a cloth.
• Do not plug in or turn on wet electronics.
  

Why Hire the Pros?
While you play a key role in restoring your electronics and minimizing electronic damage, professional crews can thoroughly clean them. Professionals have the necessary equipment and supplies to treat wet electronics. They also use proven techniques to safely treat damaged items without causing more issues. When you call a cleanup company, you can count on the technicians arriving on the same day that you call. We can respond at any time of the day, seven days a week.

The Process
Technicians will assess the extent of the damage and clean any corrosion from the electronics. Next, they will thoroughly dry the items in a climate-controlled environment. Restoration companies have advanced water removal and dehumidification processes to ensure that there is no moisture left in the flooded electronics. The teams can also inform you of any further repairs that the items require.
Water and electronics don't mix. It can be distressing to have flooded electronics, but there is hope that you can save this equipment. With the right professional help, you may be amazed by the results.