Washing machine flood

[GSUK]

Hi there,

Not sure if this is the best topic area for my problem.

I've got a washing machine where the waste pipe has become blocked. It's been blocked for some time judging by the amount of damp under the floor.

The question is how do I dry out the floor under the floorboards? Its a 1930s house with a gap of about 2ft between the ground and the floorboards. It's very wet down there and there's quite a few flys

Am I best claiming on my insurance or is this something I can do myself?

All advice welcome!

Thanks in advance,
Glenn

 

[Bahco]

I would ensure plenty of ventilation after mopping out the excess water.

This might be better in building.

Just a thought but could sand be used?

 

[GSUK]

Ah yes! good idea!

I've got a fan heater on the floorboards and joists where the washing machine was and they seem to be drying nicely.

I'll use the old torch and mirror trick to see how bad the rest of the under floor is and pull up other boards if necessary to throw down the sand.

Thanks for the tip!

Cheers

 

[Agile]

I would advise just using the fan without the heat as its very expensive and does not make it dry much quicker.

The secret is to change the air so plenty of ventilation tot he outside!

Tony