Hello folks,
I don't typically ready this newsgroup, but due to a recent fiasco, I've subscribed for the time-being. My clothes washing machine malfunction and caused an interior flood in my home, I'd like to learn as much as I can. Luckily, homeowner's insurance will cover the damage except for the deductible/excess.
The washing machine kept filling, and filling, and overfilling, and overfilling . . . . y'all get the picture! Luckily, spouse and I were home when this happened, but there was still a lot of accumulated water damage all the same, which could have been much worse had we not been home. Turns out the faulty part was the water intake valve where the hoses attach to the washing machine.
Anywho, there's substantial repair work to be done -- the estimate is now nearly US$20K due to replacement for drywall, subfloor, carpet, vinyl flooring, paint, removal of wallpaper, etc. Perhaps it's time for some pitas (food), oh wait - I meant PITA (not food) . All vinyl flooring has already been removed, and the w/w carpeting will be completely replaced except for a couple bedrooms upstairs. The washing machine is on the first floor.
I'm not sure that I have any specific question(s), but what the heck should I look for considering this scenario I've described? What should I know/learn? I've never gone through anything like this before, thank goodness! Luckily, I have "replacement value" for insurance (knock on wood!). TIA.
Sky, who dislikes choosing things for 'decorating'!
P.S. The silver-lining in this cloud is I get to get rid of the gahd-awful wallpapers in the kitchen & bathroom!!!!!