Step 3 - Drying the Basement Even with the water gone, the basement will still be damp. Run a dehumidifier for several days to ensure that it is completely dry. Until the basement is thoroughly dry, don’t make any repairs or replacements. If you have a wood floor with no underlay in...
A dehumidifier usually has a removable plastic bucket for a reservoir; most buckets also have a place where you can hook up a hose so the collected water can drain straight into a floor drain or pump. This frees you from having to remember to dump out the water. But don't worry too ...
Start your clean-up efforts by removing the water from your flooded basement with a pool pump, a wet/dry vacuum, or a mop and bucket. Once you’ve gotten rid of as much excess water as you can, move your damaged items out of the basement and into a well-ventilated area to let them...
Not all AC units have a hose option, so check the manual before you choose this method. Drain hoses can remain attached to the unit and rely on gravity to drain water, meaning the hose must go downhill. Use a drain hose when the AC is in a location with a floor drain, such as a...
To clean up sewage backup in the basement, protect yourself by wearing PPE, protect the rest of the house by closing doors between the contaminated area and the rest of the space, drain the area with a sump pump or a large-capacity shop vac, clear out items affected by sewage backup, ...
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Even if you choose to use the hose method, it's still a good idea to line the area surrounding the deep freezer with thick towels to catch water from any leaks. If the hose springs a leak or becomes detached from the drain plug, the towels will prevent major damage to your floor. ...
Flooding in your basement or crawlspace– This could be due to groundwater infiltration or a failed sump pump. Terrible odors– If your home or property stinks, it could be due to sewer line problems or standing water in your catch basins. Remember to regularly clean your drain lines and fl...
In my last apartment, we had a super finicky bathtub drain. Going one week between “maintenance cleaning outs” was enough to land me in ankle-deep water before I even had a chance to shave my legs. I sadly say that this is not a way to unclog very troublesome drains. But it is ...
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