OUCH! This has happened at the worst possible time. I'm almost ready to move into my new home in Alabama and was back here getting things ready and put this house on the market.Originally Posted by Tyme2fish
Bug,we had a leak in our water supply tube to our ice maker a few years ago. You might as well pull that carpet and pad up now. A wet-dry shop vac will help but will not completely dry your carpet or pad.
Call your insurance company too. This sort of accident is covered and the faster the water damage is taken care of, the better off you will be. You'll be suprised at the hidden damage.
Expect damage to your sub floor and or floor joists too.
I did manage to get a plumber out here about 6:30 yesterday afternoon. He spliced the water line with a little 'thingy' that was about an inch long and can be purchased at Lowe's for about $1 or less, charged me $7.50 for it plus 2 hours labor (to do a 15 minute job). He screwed the heck out of my checkbook for $180. Oh, and he managed to break the water solenoid to the icemaker which started pouring water out into the floor AFTER he finished the other repair. I reached over him, turned the water supply to the refrigerator off and told him I wasn't in the mood for scams. I should have put my boot in his butt while he was still on his knees on the floor. He is licensed and insured and I think his insurance needs to pay for the damage he did. So much for 'honest' plumbers who really squeeze people when they are desperate for help.
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