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Water Shut Off Valve Location
Coming home to gushing water that has flooding every room in your home is a nightmare come to life. The water can cause damage to everything including the floors, walls, and valuable items such as priceless furniture and antiques. American Restoration Fire and Water,...
Health Risks When Mold Is In Your Home
The staff at American Restoration Fire and Water, LLC deal with a lot of home restorations due to water leaks that have gone undetected for an extended period of time, causing mold. Mold can grow on any wet material such as cardboard, drywall, wood, ceiling tiles,...
The Three Types Of Floodwaters
When you experience a flood in your home, it can be from water coming down from the ceiling, leaking from your laundry room or even your toilet. It's important to address the type of water because that will help the professionals with American Restoration Fire and...
What To Regularly Check For With Flat Roofs
Living in a dry climate means that some houses are built with flat roofs. Unlike states that receive well at or above their average rainfall, New Mexico is typically in drought in one region or another. When customers call the professionals at American Restoration...
Causes of Septic Tank Backup’s
In Rio Rancho, nearly half of all older homes have a septic system. If not maintained, septic systems can become a disaster, leaving you with raw sewage inside your home and that is dangerous for you and your family. When your septic tank is full, and if you're lucky,...
Steps To Take When A Flood Happens In Your Home
American Restoration Water & Fire has seen a lot of floods. More often than not, the stories go something like this: You've been on a relaxing weeklong trip to Vegas. You gambled a little and came out a little ahead. Pretty exciting! Little did you know that the...
How To Properly Prepare Your Home For The Monsoon Season
Occasionally we get storms in the metro that barely do anything and then there are others that come as a complete surprise and hail, wind, and torrential downpours start. And just like that, it’s the start of summer that we all look forward to- Monsoon Season! The...
Warning Signs of an Electrical Fire
Warning Signs of an Electrical Fire Your home is an expensive asset, so it pays to know the warning signs of an electrical fire. Did you know that by the time an electrical fire has started, it only takes three minutes for your home to become engulfed? American...
How is Asbestos Identified and Removed from Your Home?
Asbestos is commonly found in homes that were built before 1980. Asbestos is a heat-resistant fibrous silicate mineral that can found in floor tiles, ceiling tiles, roof shingles, siding, flashings, and insulation. When any of these materials become damaged, they...
