Different Types of Restoration and Drying Equipment

In Australia, flooding is not something new. Recent floods compelled tens of thousands of Sydney residents to evacuate their homes. With such a situation, expect the worst of ravaging flood and its aftermath to your property.

But, in these scenarios, what do you do? Can your home be saved?

How Do You Deal With Flood Damage?

It is truly devastating when a flood leaves you tons of broken things—broken pipes, broken house parts, damaged appliances, soaked carpets, rotten walls and compromised electrical connections and parts.

It is also disheartening to learn the extent of damage and repair needed to bring your home to its normal condition and how it seems impossible to bring it back.

Instead of sulking in such a worse experience and wasting time to fix the damage by yourself, here are urgent actions to get you going:

1. If your home is insured, call the company right away so they can assess the extent of damage.
2. Call an electrician to turn off the power before attempting to clear out the water.
3. Remove appliances and furniture made of wood or other materials that are not advisable to stay soaked for a long time.
4. Call a remediation company to remove water immediately. They know better how to deal with extensive damage brought by floods.
5. Call a plumber to fix broken and leaked pipes and damaged domestic sewage systems.

How Do You Do Flood Restoration

Flood restoration can only be handled by experts. Water damage restoration companies are solely devoted to helping families whose homes have been deeply affected by flood.

These companies have the necessary drying equipment for water restoration and other important machines, like the ones offered by XPOWER that effectively restore your home to what it was before the flood.

Whether you are doing a DIY restoration or hiring a water damage restoration company in Australia, it is best to know the different types of restoration and drying equipment.

Here is a list of equipment that you may need for flood restoration:

1. Air Movers
   1. Air movers are one of the most important equipment in water damage restoration. They generally work like a fan, which can circulate the air in the room. However, they are more effective in removing water from the air because they increase air circulation at the same time accelerate water evaporation, thereby saving time for drying.
      XPOWER’s air movers are one of the best air movers in the flood restoration industry, with built-in thermal overload safety protection. Our air movers come in different types depending on your need.
      Here are some of our air mover bestsellers:
      
      • XPOWER Multi-Purpose Handheld Blower, Duster, Dryer and Pump [H3]
      This product can be used for a variety of purposes—blower, duster, dryer and pump. You can get this product for as low as $155 and can be used for minor water damage restoration.
      
      • XPOWER 175 Watt Mini [H3]
      If you live in Australia, this product is a must-have item for every home located in high-risk flood areas. The XPOWER P-230AT is light and compact, weighing less than 5 kg, and ideal for any flood restoration in Australia.
      
      • XPOWER 520 Watt Professional [H3]
      The XPOWER X-600AC is one of the most-used products by service companies offering flood restoration in Australia. This machine has been designed with rugged state-of-the-art injection mould technology ensuring maximum performance and years of service.
      
      • XPOWER 700 Watt Multipurpose [H3]
      This multipurpose air mover and dryer is a favourite of many construction contractors, with its ease of mobility feature (e.g., wheels and an extendable handle for easy transport) that does not compromise on power or performance and designed for heavy-duty usage to efficiently dry your floors during water damage restoration.
      
      • XPOWER Turbo-Pro Axial [H3]
      This Turbo-Pro Axial is XPOWER’s top-of-the-line air mover. It is excellent for drying large, wide surfaces, thereby making it the ideal machine for drying floors and carpets.
2. Air Scrubbers
   1. Our air scrubbers work as an air cleaner, removing odours, particles and other pollution from the air. They work like a vacuum but softly sucking in the pollutants to prevent moulds from growing after water damage.
      An air scrubber can help ensure that the mould spores are killed before they have a chance to regrow.
      
      • XPOWER X-3400 HEPA Filtered [H3]
      This product is a good investment to add to your home because it can also be for daily use to ensure that your indoor air quality remains uncompromised. If you have family members who have allergic rhinitis and asthma, this product is for them too.
3. Low-Grain Refrigerant Dehumidifier
   1. If you are thinking about becoming a water damage restoration contractor, an LGR type of humidifier is a must-have equipment.
      As a contractor of water damage restoration in Australia, you will be in charge of ensuring that there is no excess moisture in the air.
      There is no better equipment than the LGR dehumidifier when it comes to severe water damage. Once the air gets sucked into the dehumidifier, its double-cooling system immediately lowers the temperature of the air, allowing condensation. Thus, when the air is released back into the room, the air will be technically drier and less humid than before.
      
      • XPOWER 85 L Commercial LGR Dehumidifier [H3]
We recommend the LGR Dehumidifier available for pre-order. This product has been designed to endure the toughest water damage restoration environments, with its professional-grade and heavy-duty feature to efficiently remove moisture and water vapour.

Final Thoughts

Water damage restoration can be extremely inconvenient and costly. At some point, it can even be emotionally taxing such that the cleaning process and water damage restoration can take from several days to several months, depending on the degree of damage.

The good news is that XPOWER restoration and drying machines are now available for sale in Australia. Originally a manufacturer from the United States, XPOWER brings over 25 years of experience in developing the best water damage restoration equipment, with its lightweight and compact features that are built to last.

Check our list of equipment and enjoy free shipping Australia wide for orders over $99!