gillylily2
Oct 21, 2013, 06:02 PM
Hi-
Today, my front-loading washing machine leaked (my fault because I was doing my monthly maintenance with the hose and lint trap and apparently didn't screw the lint trap in tightly enough) through my ceiling and through a light fixture. I turned off that particular circuit and my neighbor who is studying to be an electrician came over and took down that fixture and opened the hole in the ceiling a bit to let it air out. Should I be concerned about mold? There is no insulation between the floors, but I am neurotic about mold and I am concerned. I was blow-drying it for some time today, but I'm sure that wasn't enough to make a dent- It couldn't have leaked more than 10-15 minutes.
TIA for any help!
Today, my front-loading washing machine leaked (my fault because I was doing my monthly maintenance with the hose and lint trap and apparently didn't screw the lint trap in tightly enough) through my ceiling and through a light fixture. I turned off that particular circuit and my neighbor who is studying to be an electrician came over and took down that fixture and opened the hole in the ceiling a bit to let it air out. Should I be concerned about mold? There is no insulation between the floors, but I am neurotic about mold and I am concerned. I was blow-drying it for some time today, but I'm sure that wasn't enough to make a dent- It couldn't have leaked more than 10-15 minutes.
TIA for any help!