REFRIGERATOR & ICE MAKER LEAKS
Slow supply-line leaks can create hidden kitchen damage.
A refrigerator or ice-maker line can drip behind the appliance for days or weeks before becoming obvious. Moisture may reach flooring, cabinets, drywall and adjoining rooms.
Common damage around refrigerators.
Behind the appliance
Leaks can saturate drywall, baseboards and the floor without being visible from the front.
Under flooring
Water can spread beneath finished flooring and show up several feet from the source.
Cabinet edges
Nearby pantry or cabinet materials may swell, stain or separate after prolonged moisture.
Warning signs.
- Flooring that feels raised, soft or uneven.
- Discoloration along the wall beside the refrigerator.
- Musty odor with no obvious standing water.
- Water appearing after the refrigerator is moved.
- Ceiling staining below an upstairs kitchen.
Drying the visible surface is not always enough when moisture has migrated beneath flooring or into wall cavities.
From inspection to repair
TNT can evaluate visible and accessible damage, perform mitigation and drying work, remove unsalvageable materials when needed, and provide reconstruction services afterward.
See also water damage behind walls and appliance leak damage.
Found water behind the refrigerator?
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