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Washer leaking? Shut the valves.
Supply hoses can dump hundreds of gallons. Close the valves, unplug if dry, then check your ZIP for drying help.
Do this now
- Close both hot and cold supply valves behind the washer.
- Unplug only if the outlet and floor around it are dry enough to reach safely.
- Move water away from walls and doorways when safe.
- Photograph the hose, valves, and wet flooring.
- Enter your ZIP on DryCalm for next steps and a restoration line when available.
When to get help
Call for professional mitigation if you have standing water, wet drywall or carpet, sewage, a sagging ceiling, or any electrical risk. DryCalm is not 911 and does not give free quotes — when partner coverage exists for your ZIP, we show a number to call. Contractors are independent;
FAQs
Should I replace rubber hoses?
Braided stainless lines reduce burst risk. Any active spray is an emergency until valves are closed.
Water reached the hallway — now what?
Extract along the path of travel. Wet carpet pad under thresholds often needs pro drying even if the spot looks small.
Hot and cold valves — which one first?
Close both. Either line can feed the spray. If valves seize, shut the main and call for help.
What should I say when I call about a washer hose burst?
ZIP, whether both supply valves are closed, how far water traveled, and if carpet/pad got wet. High-pressure hose bursts soak fast.
Does DryCalm give free quotes for appliance leak?
No. DryCalm is free guidance — not a quote marketplace. When partner coverage exists for your ZIP, we show a number to call an independent contractor.
Should I call before or after contacting insurance?
If unsafe, call 911 first. Otherwise stop the water if safe, photograph damage, then call your insurer and get a mitigation assessment. Order can vary by policy — document timing either way.
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