24/7 Emergency ServiceEquipment SERVPRO Uses to Remove Water Damage in Chicago
7/23/2022 (Permalink)
Water removal and protecting furnishings and belongings are the aims of SERVPRO techs during extraction in a Chicago condo.
Extraction, Drying, and Demolition Play a Role in Water Damage Mitigation
Removing all traces of water after a flood is a nightmare for most homeowners. Water soaks into everything in a home, from tile grout to wood paneling, creating an impossible scenario for people armed only with household cleaning products. There's a reason why SERVPRO brings its heaviest equipment to these jobs: they require the fast, firm capabilities of industrial machinery. Otherwise, water may remain on surfaces, in materials, and suspended in the air until the structure sustains severe damage. These are examples of a few super-heavy machines we use to remove water after significant flooding from a split pipe or other water source.
Extractors
Extractors are the first key to Chicago water removal projects. These heavy pumps are what most people think of when they think of 'industrial water removal' - they remove high volumes of water from the structure in as little time as possible.
Esporta Washing System
We have access to an array of super-heavy-duty clothing washers and dryers to clean any drapes or smaller fabrics as soon as possible. An often overlooked part of the water removal process, clothing can be permanently destroyed if it is not cleaned quickly. These special hydraulic machines are exceptionally effective at salvaging contaminated and soiled items. Even your child's Teddy Bear!
Air Movers
Along with extractors, these machines are the second key to removing water from the structure. We train our SERVPRO technicians extensively in the proper setup and arrangement of air movers to optimize drying time without damaging the saturated materials. Hardwood flooring can split and become trash if dried too quickly. Directional air currents whisk away moisture from surfaces and porous materials.
Dehumidifiers
The airborne moisture, known as water vapor, can then be captured and removed from the ambient air. The improved indoor air quality provides a safer and more comfortable environment. LGR and desiccant dehumidifiers are always available.
Our technicians carefully examine your home with high-tech moisture detectors to find any pockets of lingering moisture. As a result, we can easily peer behind walls and under floors to find the fullest extent of water damage in the home. Moisture restoration of building elements and materials helps inhibit mold growth.
SERVPRO of West Loop / Bucktown / Greektown is always on-call and ready to help. (773) 434-9100.