Tips for Protecting Your Home From Heavy Rain in Kahuku?

3/1/2022 (Permalink)

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Aloha! Do you know that inspecting your air conditioning unit for possible sources of water leaks should be part of your home’s routine maintenance plan in Kahuku? SERVPRO® of Kailua offers these helpful tips from the Institute of Business and Home Safety for protecting your home water intrusion 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 need help with a water damage emergency, but Kahuku locals and commercial businesses can count on SERVPRO® of Kailua to respond to your call day and night. Call us today at 808-235-5015. Mahalo.

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