A refrigerator ice line or defrost drain can leak unseen behind the unit, soaking the Boise kitchen floor for weeks. Crews find the source and dry the structure to IICRC-standard before the subfloor rots.
Technicians stop the water, pull the refrigerator out, and locate whether the ice line, the valve, or the defrost drain is the source of the leak.
Crews extract trapped water and remove flooring or cabinet material that cannot be dried in place behind and beside the unit.
Air movers and dehumidifiers dry the subfloor, flooring, and cabinet bases, with readings tracking the area to a documented dry standard.
Once dry, crews restore the flooring and cabinetry and coordinate the line or valve repair with a qualified contractor.
While help is on the way, these first steps, done only where it is safe, limit the damage and protect the insurance claim.
Shut the supply off at the source, or close the home's main valve if the source is not obvious. Stopping the flow limits the damage more than anything else.
Switch off electricity to the affected area, but only if the breaker can be reached without standing in or touching the water.
Get a crew dispatched right away. The sooner extraction and drying begin, the more flooring, drywall, and belongings can be saved.
Take photos and a short video of the water and the affected rooms before anything is moved, so the insurance claim starts strong.
Refrigerator leak cleanup in Boise typically runs $700 to $3,800, depending on how long the line leaked, whether the subfloor is soaked, and how much flooring must be lifted to dry underneath. A slow ice line drip that reached the subfloor costs more than a caught leak. Crews document the source and readings so a sudden covered loss is supported for the carrier.
Crews reach Boise and the surrounding valley fast, from the North End, the East End, and the Benches to Garden City, Southeast Boise, Meridian, Eagle, and Kuna. See the full list on the areas served across Boise page.
See all areas servedEvery loss is photographed, measured, and logged from the first visit, so the paperwork holds up with the insurance carrier.
Technicians follow recognized IICRC drying standards and prove it with daily moisture readings on Boise homes, not guesswork.
Emergency dispatch any hour of the day or night, with a real crew on the way across the valley, not a callback in the morning.
A real crew dispatched any hour, not a callback in the morning.
Trained technicians following recognized IICRC drying standards.
Truck-mounted, portable, and submersible for any size loss.
The loss is documented and billed to the carrier directly.
Usually the ice maker or water dispenser supply line, a loose or cracked connection behind the unit, or a clogged defrost drain that overflows underneath. The hard water in the Treasure Valley also scales the valve and fittings over time. All of these leak slowly onto the floor behind the fridge.
Because the refrigerator rarely moves, the water pools behind and under it out of sight. The leak usually announces itself indirectly, through warped flooring, lifting laminate, or a musty smell along the cabinets, by which point the subfloor underneath has often been wet for a while.
Yes. The source and the worst moisture sit behind and beneath the unit, so crews pull it out to locate the leak and dry the subfloor properly. Drying only the visible floor edge would leave hidden moisture under the appliance that continues to damage the subfloor.
A sudden line failure is usually covered, while a slow drip that went unaddressed for a long time may be treated as maintenance. Crews document the source and moisture readings so the carrier can see whether the loss was sudden or gradual.
Boise crews are on call 24 hours a day, local and fast, and can be on the way within the hour.
Call (208) 269-9151