A leak from a water heater or a washing machines can lead to significant damage to drywall or flooring and can even cause flooding in the area and surrounding rooms. The damage from a leak can be prevented or at the very least lessened with proper installation of a drain pan under the water heater or washing machine. A drain pan provides an easy and inexpensive way to prevent water damage. Drain pans slide under the water heater or washing machine and catch water from leaks, spillage or drips. A drain pan can also help to protect flooring from condensation. Drain pans are especially recommended for washing machines that are upstairs in a home or building.
A drain pan that is not properly installed, however, will only help to delay the damage. Drain pans must be connected to a drainpipe in order to move the water out. A drain pan that is not setup correctly will just buy you a few minutes of time before the water overflows and begins to cause damage.
Drain pans work by collecting water from a leak and then channeling the water out of the pan by way of a drain line on either the bottom or the side and into a floor drain. A drain pan that is properly installed with a functioning drain line will work efficiently to drain water out of the pan rather than letting it overflow. Having a drain pan without an installed drain line is practically pointless so make sure to double check.
The best way to ensure that you have a properly installed brain that will be effective in preventing costly damage to your home is to schedule an appointment with an trusted plumber experienced in drain pan installation for water heaters or washing machines.
Drain pans can easily be purchased at any home improvement store or even ordered online. While it may be true that installing a drain pan under a water heater or washing machine is a simple process, it’s a process that might be best left to the skill of an experienced plumber who knows exactly what to do. Due to the weight and size of the machines, installing a drain pan can be difficult for a homeowner attempting it on their own.
It is also important to keep in mind that water heaters are appliances you want to be very careful with to avoid injury or accident. If you do not have experience working with a water heater, you will not know the precautions to take in order to avoid hurting yourself or causing damage to the home.
Drain pans are typically made of metal or plastic and are not always sturdy or strong, so it can be easy to crack the pan during installation. With the help of a plumber, you can better avoid cracking the pan and having to buy another one.
A plumber will also be able to identify the best placement for the drain pan in conjunction to a floor drain or drain system and then be able to install it for most effective function in case of a leak. If the room does not have a floor drain already in place, you will surely need the help of an expert. Without a drain, the water from your drain pan will have nowhere to go.
iDeal Services offers comprehensive plumbing services including drain pan installation. Our plumbers have the knowledge and experience that will ensure you have a properly installed drain pan that will effectively prevent damage from leaks. We offer ideal service at an ideal price. Call us today at (702) 396-5225 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Ideal Services
648 Joey Lane, Henderson NV 89011
(702) 396-5225
