Rain-Seepage in DeFuniak Springs Home?

3/15/2022 (Permalink)

We respond to water damage emergencies 24-hours a day in Okaloosa County.

One area of the home that is often overlooked when inspecting the home for visible areas of water intrusion is the home’s air conditioning unit. Our local team in Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, and Chipley. Here are some tips from the Institute of Business and Home Safety for protecting your DeFuniak Springs home from water damage from heavy rain: 

Check wall air conditioners for leaks. 

Internal Drain:If the air conditioning unit has an internal drain, make sure the pipe size is adequate and water is running and flowing freely in order to handle a high volume of water. 

Caulking of Air Conditioning Unit Sleeve: Look for any gaps, cracks, or other damage that indicates improper caulking around the edge of the sleeve to the exterior of the building. This increases vulnerability to water entry. 

Orientation: Tilting the air conditioning unit sleeves slightly (two degrees) towards the exterior wall can significantly reduce the water’s entry. 

Weather Stripping: Proper weather stripping between the air conditioning unit and the sleeve can reduce the water from entering. 

Call Us Today! 

You never know when you will have an issue with water damage in your Chipley home or business, but when you do, our local team of professionals in Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, and Chipley will restore your water damage quickly and efficiently. Call us today at 850-772-0686. 

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