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Flood Victims Alert:

For Immediate Release:

Warning for Homeowners of flooded homes.

“All flood-damaged appliances should be replaced.” A release from GAMA, An Association of Appliance & Equipment Manufacturers.  “The GAMA warning stems from past reports of accidents.

GAMA notes, “Attempts to use equipment with defective… devices can result in fire, flashbacks or explosions. And in cases of electrical appliances, the result can be injury or even death from a powerful electric shock.” “Even when controls appear to be operative, the unit should not be used after floodwater recede.” Devices at risk include Water heaters, furnaces boilers, room heaters and air conditioners.”

Furthermore,

“The US Consumer Product Safety Commission, (CPSC) is warning flood victims that all gas control valves, electric circuit breakers, ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs), and fuses that have been under water must be replaced to avoid explosions and fires. Even if these safety devices appear to function after being submerged in a flood, they are unfit for continued use and cannot be repaired. They may eventually fail, causing explosions or fires. Other parts of gas or electric appliances that have been submerged such as fans, motors, electric circuits and venting systems should be evaluated by a qualified technician for continued safe operation.“

“Gas control valves on furnaces, water heaters and other gas appliances that have been under water must be replaced. Silt and corrosion from flood water can damage internal components of control valves that have been under water cannot be salvaged; they must be replaced.”

Homeowners must know that if their Heating Ventilating Air Conditioning (HVAC) system was flooded, turning on the mold-contaminated HVAC will spread mold throughout the house.

Haley Comfort Systems has been getting several calls regarding these issues and it’s important for the Public’s safety that everyone is aware. One last note is that Flood Damaged appliances void appliance warranties.

GAMA recommends that safety inspections are preformed by a qualified, licensed contractor.