Drying out a house after a burst pipe

2/2/2021 (Permalink)

A burst pipe can mean anything from a sink valve blow-out to a water main fracture and anything in between. The most critical aspect of dealing with a burst pipe is turning off the water supply and stopping the flow of water. If the pipe is in a crawl space or a basement, the water is fairly well contained. But if the pipe that burst is in a household setting, such as a toilet feed or an under-sink supply line, drying out the area becomes a bit more complex depending upon how much water has inundated the house.

Open windows in the house to vent moist air out. Placing several fans around the area will help circulate the air and send moisture out the windows.

Remove pools and puddles of water with a wet/dry vacuum. The more water you remove with this method, the less there will be that needs to dissipate naturally. For hard-to-reach places, mop the water up and send it down the drain.

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