SDM Intelligence Guide
A small appliance leak can become a concealed flooring and cabinet loss.
Dishwashers, washing machines, refrigerators, ice-maker lines, and disposal connections can wet subfloors, cabinets, walls, and adjacent rooms.
Recommended actions
- Turn off the appliance supply if safe
- Document seams and swelling
- Remove movable contents
- Check adjacent rooms
- Arrange moisture evaluation
What to avoid
- Do not run the appliance again
- Do not rely on surface drying
- Do not apply uncontrolled heat