I didn't make it out of the driveway

Post by **Sir Henry** » Sun Apr 22, 2018 9:29 pm

On Friday, the morning I was to leave on an 18 day trip to Brandon, MO, I noticed water under the refrigerator. I pulled it out and the hardwood floors underneath were soaked. I found the leak quickly as it was the ice maker. Long story short is that I couldn't leave for at least another day. Then the next day revealed more damage as the already leaked water spread. Then today it grew even more. I believe a lot of water is trapped between the hardwood and the sub-floor. I'm not sure if I'll ever get out of town to make it to Branson by the first.

Tomorrow I'm going under the house to see what is happening down there.

Post by **RanchRoper** » Sun Apr 22, 2018 9:31 pm

Water silently does so much damage so fast. Good luck with it.

Post by **JEBar** » Sun Apr 22, 2018 9:46 pm

hate to hear it .... been there .... hopefully you'll get things squared away and on the road soon

Post by **BigAl52** » Sun Apr 22, 2018 10:08 pm

Sorry to hear of the issues. Hope you get the water problem solved.

Post by **RetiredSeabee** » Sun Apr 22, 2018 10:26 pm

Hate to hear your trip is on hold. Hope the best for you and you can make the reunion.

Post by **PT7** » Sun Apr 22, 2018 10:32 pm

Gene, sure sorry to hear about your ice maker creating a sub-floor "pond." Not too long ago my disposal under the kitchen sink developed an un-noticed leak, and eventually flooded two of my cabinets out. Heck of a way to re-arrange all those kitchen supplies!! Eventually, got everything spic & span again.

If you need help with a recovery day for travel or whatever, you can re-work your travel plans and by-pass coming through KCMO on our planned Friday, April 27th. That's okay by me. It's more important that you get to have your time with your service friends at the reunion time in Branson. Just let me know if anything needs to change.

Take good care. When you do get on the road, travel safely!
PT7

Sir Henry wrote:On Friday, the morning I was to leave on an 18 day trip to Brandon, MO, I noticed water under the refrigerator. I pulled it out and the hardwood floors underneath were soaked. I found the leak quickly as it was the ice maker. Long story short is that I couldn't leave for at least another day. Then the next day revealed more damage as the already leaked water spread. Then today it grew even more. I believe a lot of water is trapped between the hardwood and the sub-floor. I'm not sure if I'll ever get out of town to make it to Branson by the first.

Tomorrow I'm going under the house to see what is happening down there.

Post by **Cofisher** » Sun Apr 22, 2018 10:44 pm

Have dealt with many issues like this. It is never as easy as it first seems. Good luck. Hope you get on your way soon.

Post by **Sir Henry** » Sun Apr 22, 2018 11:06 pm

Thanks all for the replies. If I can’t leave by tomorrow I’m going to cancel the teardrop trip and fly out. The floor looks bad and might need to be tore out and new wood installed.

Some good news: I figured out how to post from my iPhone.

Post by **BigAl52** » Sun Apr 22, 2018 11:15 pm

Bummer sounds like its been at it a while. Seems like its always something. Especially when you are really wanting to leave.

Post by **Sir Henry** » Sun Apr 22, 2018 11:22 pm

I only turned the ice maker on about two weeks ago. As bad as everything looks now it might dry looking a lot better. After I check in the crawl space I’m going to Home Depot to buy a dehumidifier.

Post by **Mgderf** » Mon Apr 23, 2018 6:56 am

Be glad you found this BEFORE you left!
If you haven't already, it may help to drill a few holes up through the sub floor from the crawl.
This would help facilitate things drying out.
Hope things work out.

Post by **daytime dave** » Mon Apr 23, 2018 7:07 am

Good luck Gene.

Post by **BrokenolMarine** » Mon Apr 23, 2018 8:22 am

Good luck with the repair, luckily you caught it BEFORE you left. Finding the entire house flooded on your return would have been... bad.

Post by **Cowboy Gun Fan** » Mon Apr 23, 2018 9:12 am

When I bought my last new fridge, the Ice Maker lines and connections looked so "flimsy" that I didn't even install it. We've been just making Ice the old fashion way.

It's great you caught it before you left as others have mentioned.

Don't forget to call your Insurance company if you are covered.

Post by **Cowboy Gun Fan** » Mon Apr 23, 2018 9:16 am

BrokenolMarine wrote:Good luck with the repair, luckily you caught it BEFORE you left. Finding the entire house flooded on your return would have been... bad.

Which reminds me. Anytime we go out of town for overnight or longer, we always cut the Water off. But if anyone does, be sure to cut your Hot Water Heater off first.

Post by **BrokenolMarine** » Mon Apr 23, 2018 9:31 am

We do the same, and it give a peace of mind when you are away to know that it's one thing you DON'T have to worry about... LOL.

Post by **Sir Henry** » Tue May 01, 2018 12:04 am

In the past I have always only turned the rubber hose off going to the washing machine.

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