Kitchen Large Electric Appliances - Can flooded appliances be saved??
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scott504
10-11-05, 09:56 AM
I am a victim of hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. I entered my home 2 days ago for the first time since the storm and saw that my house was only flooded with about 2 feet of water. I'm trying to save as many things as I can, including my appliances which were all purchased brand new in oct 2004. I have a side by side fridge, a gas stove, a gas dryer, a washer, and a dishwasher. Do you think anything will work, if not would they be worth fixing? everything was in about 2 feet of water, so If most electrical parts are in the top, that might be good. Anyone have any ideas??
Sharp Advice
10-11-05, 06:11 PM
Hello: scott504
I can answer for the gas appliances. The dryer has it's motor and gas valve in the base of the cabinet. Water damaged every thing. Machine would either have to be completely rebuilt (costly) or replaced (less costly most likely)
Gas stove may be able to be salvaged, since the water was only two feet deep. But even than only an on site inspection can determine if the appliance can be used without any fixing, just cleaning, etc. need fixing before using or beyond a reasonable cost to fix over purchasing a new appliance.
Guesing here.
Logical thinking.
Dishwasher, fridg and washer also have the electrical componets at the floor level. Most likely water damaged beyond repair or too costly to repair.
I can answer for the gas appliances. The dryer has it's motor and gas valve in the base of the cabinet. Water damaged every thing. Machine would either have to be completely rebuilt (costly) or replaced (less costly most likely)
Gas stove may be able to be salvaged, since the water was only two feet deep. But even than only an on site inspection can determine if the appliance can be used without any fixing, just cleaning, etc. need fixing before using or beyond a reasonable cost to fix over purchasing a new appliance.
Guesing here.
Logical thinking.
Dishwasher, fridg and washer also have the electrical componets at the floor level. Most likely water damaged beyond repair or too costly to repair.
scott504
10-31-05, 01:30 AM
I did end up saving the stove. I plugged in in and the clock comes on and the ignitors spark when you turn the burner knobs on. Is there anything else I should inspect before I hook gas up to it? any warning signs I should look for?Or is there anything I should do to it first? Should I blow out the lines with compressed air or would that do more harm than good? Only thing that APPEARS wrong with it is the oven wire racks are rusted and the oven door hinges are rusting. By the way, we took the stove to the carwash and sprayed it out REALLY good after transporting it from New Orleans.