Rain-Damaged Home in Valparaiso?

2/21/2023 (Permalink)

We restore water damage 24 hours a day in Okaloosa County.

For more than twenty years, our local team in Fort Walton Beach has been responding to water damage emergencies in Okaloosa County. Valparaiso averages 66 inches of rain each year, making it one of the wettest places in Florida. One way water can enter the home is through wall-mounted air conditioning units. Here are some helpful tips from the Institute of Business and Home Safety for protecting your home from heavy rain:

Check wall air conditioners.

Internal Drain

If the air conditioning unit has an internal drain, make sure the pipe size is adequate and water is running and flowing freely in order to handle a high volume of water.

 Caulking of Air Conditioning Unit Sleeve: Look for any gaps, cracks, or other damage that indicates improper caulking around the edge of the sleeve to the exterior of the building. This increases vulnerability to water entry.

 Orientation: Tilting the air conditioning unit sleeves slightly (two degrees) towards the exterior wall can significantly reduce the water’s entry.

 Weather Stripping: Proper weather stripping between the air conditioning unit and the sleeve can reduce the water from entering.

Call Us Today!

When your home or commercial business in Valparaiso has water damage, our team in Fort Walton Beach is Here to Help. ® We'll restore your damage "Like it never even happened." Call us today at 850-863-2552.

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