How to Recover Flooded Electronics

8/13/2018 (Permalink)

When your business in San Angelo TX floods, it’s not just the walls and the flooring that are affected. All the items in the area with the water damage probably need to be restored or replaced. Recovering flooded electronics is a delicate process that requires the expertise of water restoration specialists. Knowing the stages involved in the process, however, can improve your peace of mind.

Assessment

The first thing the experts are going to do is inspect the items. They remove them from the water and detach them from power sources in a safe manner. After they inspect the electronic damage, they can determine the steps to take next.

Protection

To protect the items from further damage, they must be removed from danger. Some of the flooded electronics may be too big to remove from the area. The fridge in the break room, for example, must be covered and set aside but will probably remain in the building. Technicians can remove smaller items:

• Computers
• Microwaves
• Screens
• Copiers

Dehumidification

To prevent further damage to electronics that remain in the building, specialists must extract the floodwaters and bring the humidity level down to about 25%. Industrial grade dehumidifiers and fans can assist with this process.

Cleaning

Before your damaged electronics can be restored, they probably need to be cleaned. Some of the items may need to be taken to an off-site facility to complete this process. The cleaning process arrests corrosion and ensures that any contamination left by the water is eliminated.

Drying

The last step of the process is drying the electronics. If they cannot be dried, or if it would be more expensive to dry them than replace them, the specialists can let you know. Do not attempt to use electronics that have not been thoroughly cleaned and dried.

Flooded electronics are part of the damage sustained when your business. Through quick and persistent work, however, professional restorers may be able to save your electronic equipment. Visit SERVPROOfSanAngelo.com for more information on commercial water damage.