A detached washing machine hose caused water damage in a garage and adjoining living space at an Ojai home.
The Restoration Work
Water Traveled From the Laundry Area
A washing-machine drain hose came loose during a cycle. Water moved through a wall cavity and reached the garage ceiling, with wet drywall and insulation found during moisture mapping. The affected area therefore included both the laundry room and the garage below or adjoining its moisture path.
Opening and Drying the Cavities
The team extracted accessible water and established barriers with HEPA air filtration for the work area. Saturated drywall and insulation were removed so framing and cavity spaces could be reached. Cleaning and treatment of appropriate exposed materials accompanied that work.
Dehumidifiers and air movers were positioned in the laundry and garage areas. Repeated moisture readings tracked drying progress at the affected locations. Addressing the appliance connection stopped further discharge, while the restoration work dealt with water already absorbed into the building materials.
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