How Does SERVPRO Ensure Air Mover Safety During Water Damage Mitigation?

10/24/2020 (Permalink)

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Olathe Homeowners Looking For Safe Effective Water Damage Mitigation.

It is all too easy for water to spill in an Olathe home. All it takes is a broken pipe or a leaky appliance. When a disaster happens, homeowners need mitigation services they can rely on. Thankfully, SERVPRO trains our staff to handle any size disaster, and we are available 24 hours a day.

The key to water damage mitigation in Olathe is efficient drying, once we have pumped out the water. Every water remediation project starts with using extractors and pumps to draw out as much water as possible. After that, we turn our attention to drying.

What is an air mover, and why is it important?

As soaked materials dry, the air above them becomes saturated with moisture. This layer of wet, cold air slows down the drying process. Air moving equipment aids drying by keeping the air in motion. Our technicians use air movers alongside dehumidifiers. The air movers push the warmer, drier air from the dehumidifiers across whichever surface needs drying.

 We use air movers to:

• Dry the surface of carpets and hardwood floors
• Dry around wet furniture and textiles
• Move air out of the room and into another room

How does SERVPRO ensure air mover safety?

Safety is an essential part of any water mitigation operation. We ensure air mover safety by:

• Only using units equipped with safety screens over the inlets and outlets
• Only using units with thermally protected motors, so they cannot overheat
• Air washing the units regularly so they cannot blow out excess dust during the restoration

Some air mover units are designed for “daisy-chaining.” This means powering one unit from another so that we only need to plug one unit into the mains. We use the plugged-in unit to power the others. Our staff knows the limits and best practices for “daisy-chaining”, so we can do it safely.

Are there different kinds of air mover?

Yes, our teams use two main kinds of air mover.

A centrifugal air mover uses an impeller to create centrifugal force. They are the best choice when we want to direct air to a specific point, such as drying out a damp corner. An axial air mover moves larger volumes of air and is suitable for drying out more extensive areas.

If you are worried about water damage mitigation, give SERVPRO of Olathe / Lenexa and SERVPRO of Blue Valley a call at (913) 782-4693.