Refrigerator Leak & Ice Maker Water Damage

Hidden Location

The supply line and drain pan sit behind and under the refrigerator. Water accumulates in a space you never look at.

Continuous Drip

Even a slow drip of 1 oz/hour deposits over a gallon of water daily — all soaking into your flooring and subfloor.

Florida Mold Risk

In Florida's heat, mold can establish in hidden damp areas in 24-48 hours. A 3-month slow leak can mean extensive hidden mold colonies.

Multiple Failure Points

Ice maker lines, water filter housings, inlet valves, door seals, and drain pan hoses can all fail independently.

Soft or spongy spot in flooring near the refrigerator

Discoloration or bubbling at floor seams near fridge

Musty smell in the kitchen with no obvious source

Baseboards darkening or separating from the wall behind fridge

Higher-than-usual humidity in the kitchen area

Ice maker producing less ice or none at all

Water marks on ceiling of room below (if fridge is on second floor)

White mineral deposits on the floor behind the refrigerator

Moisture Mapping

Using thermal imaging cameras and professional moisture meters, we map every area of hidden moisture — including under flooring, inside walls, and in adjacent cabinets.

Source Identification

We find exactly where the leak originated (ice maker line, water inlet valve, drain pan, filter housing) and ensure it is repaired before restoration begins.

Flooring Assessment

We determine whether flooring can be dried in place or requires removal. Hardwood and LVP often require floor drying mats for non-invasive drying.

Mold Testing

If the leak was slow and extended, we collect air and surface samples to determine whether mold remediation is required before restoration.

Drying & Documentation

Professional drying equipment is deployed and daily moisture readings are documented for your insurance claim. We handle adjuster communication.