A slow refrigerator leak from an ice-maker line or drain pan can soak the flooring and subfloor under your fridge before you ever see a puddle. When it happens in Aurora, Elite Guardian Mitigation responds 24/7 in about an hour with IICRC-standard, local crews.
Crews carefully move the refrigerator, confirm whether the supply line, drain pan, or defrost drain is leaking, and measure moisture under and around the appliance and cabinets.
Crews remove standing water and stop the leak at its source, then set containment so moisture does not travel further under cabinets or into the adjoining flooring.
Air movers and dehumidifiers dry the subfloor, cabinet bases, and flooring to IICRC standards; when moisture is trapped under cabinets, crews drill discreet access points to dry the cavity.
Crews log daily moisture readings until the area is verified dry, then repair or replace damaged flooring and cabinet bases and treat surfaces to guard against mold.
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 Aurora usually runs $1,200 to $5,500, depending on how long the leak went unseen, whether the subfloor and cabinets were soaked, and how much flooring must be dried or replaced. A slow leak that ran for weeks costs more than a fresh spill. Sudden, accidental leaks are often covered by homeowner's insurance; crews document the damage and bill your insurer directly when it applies.
Crews reach Aurora and the south-metro Front Range fast, from Del Mar and Aurora Hills to Village East, Smoky Hill, Mission Viejo, and Tallyn's Reach. See the full list on the areas served across Aurora page.
See all areas servedEvery loss is photographed, measured, and logged from the first visit, so the paperwork holds up with your insurance carrier.
Technicians follow recognized IICRC drying standards and prove the work with daily moisture readings, not guesswork.
Emergency dispatch any hour of the day or night, with a real crew on the way, 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.
Watch for water pooling at the base of the fridge, warped or discolored flooring nearby, a musty smell, or ice building up in unusual places. Because the leak hides behind the appliance, damage often shows in the flooring first. If you spot these signs, pull the fridge and call.
Yes. A slow leak that runs for weeks under a refrigerator soaks the subfloor and cabinet bases where air cannot reach it. That trapped moisture swells laminate, delaminates hardwood, and grows mold long before you see a puddle. Fast drying of the hidden cavity is what prevents a small leak from becoming major damage.
Crews handle the water damage: extraction, drying the subfloor and cabinets, and restoring the flooring. The appliance or supply-line repair is done by an appliance tech or plumber. Many homeowners switch a cracked plastic ice-maker line for braided steel, and crews coordinate so the leak is fixed before crews finish.
Sudden, accidental leaks, like a burst ice-maker line, are usually covered by homeowner's insurance. A slow leak that was left unaddressed for a long time may be questioned as a maintenance issue. Either way, crews document the source and the damage thoroughly and bill your insurer directly to support the claim.
Aurora crews are on call 24 hours a day, local and fast, and can be on the way within the hour.
Call (720) 807-8182