Available 24/7 for Emergencies

Published on February 15, 2021

Saving Electronics After Flood or Water Damage

When water invades your home or business due to a flood or other forms of water damage, it can affect everything it touches.

Water damage can affect surfaces, walls, furniture, and electronics. It leaves homeowners questioning just what, if anything, can be salvaged.

Electronics pose a bigger problem, as they are often susceptible to water damage and are costly to replace.

Whether dealing with a home computer, appliance, or some other electronic device, it’s essential to handle electronics carefully that have sustained water damage.

Depending on the extent of the flood or water damage, your electronics may fall into three separate categories.

Safety First: Some Rules to Consider

Sometimes in our own panic to salvage electronics in our home or business, we forget: water and electronics are not a great pair.

Therefore, there are few safety considerations you should consider before trying to salvage your electronics from water damage:

Don’t ever turn on electronics that may have been exposed to water damage or water vapor.
Unplug the electronic device.
Do not attempt to dry components in a microwave or conventional oven.
Do not open up wet electronics to air dry. Please leave that job to a qualified technician.

Safety should always be your primary concern after a flood or other water damage. Items can be replaced, but people cannot, so please leave any extensive salvaging to a trained professional.

Three Types of Water Damage

In our experience, water damage usually falls into three separate categories that can affect your home’s electronics or appliances differently. If you suspect that your electronics have had any of these three issues, we urge you to call a reputable water damage specialist.

Water Submersion

In the event that your home appliance or electronic device has become submerged in standing water, replacement is usually the best option since the cost to fix an item may not be worth the cost.

If data storage devices such as a hard drive are involved, these components can be removed and can sometimes be salvaged by recovery services to secure the data. However, it’s important to note here that the cost of such services can be very costly.

Rainfall or Splashing Water

Depending on the situation, rainwater may fall on or splash against electronics. Due to the fact that these instances usually entail small amounts of water hitting the electronic device, they can generally be cleaned by a professional.

Often, the outside will look worse than the inside; however, if any water has gotten inside the electronic device, it should be cleaned by a professional as soon as possible.

The issue with water splashing on a device is that contaminants and minerals can corrode if not cleaned properly in a sufficient time. Even clean water left to dry on circuit boards can cause corrosion. Therefore, time is of the essence for a qualified technician to service the electronic device.

It’s important to understand that corrosion can be stopped, but it cannot be reversed.

High Humidity

When water flows into your house due to a flood or other type of issue, it raises the home’s indoor humidity. Depending on the severity level of the flood or water damage, it increases the humidity to extreme levels.

Humidity can find its way into your home’s electronics or appliances in the form of water vapor in the air. The water vapor can lead to condensation on circuit boards and other important components in your electronics or appliances.

Professional technicians can usually dry and clean electronics exposed to extreme humidity so long as they have not been turned on. With their knowledge and skills, the professionals at Georgia Water & Fire Restoration should be able to handle this type of water damage in an efficient and cost-effective way.

While time is of the essence when it comes to water damage, when calling for help, it’s important to get a few questions answered before they start the process.

Here are a few questions you should ask before deciding on a recovery and restoration specialist.

How long have you been in business?
Are your technicians certified?
Have you handled rapid response issues before?
Are you available 24-hours a day?
Do you have any testimonials or customer service reviews I can read?
What technology do you use in your cleanup?
Do you work with insurance companies?

Having a few of these questions answered can give you a better sense if the company is reputable, responsible, and able to do the job to your expectations. The last thing you want when you call a company desperate for help is to be bamboozled because of your circumstance.

So take the time to make sure you are getting a trustworthy and reliable service provider.

Make the Right Call at the Right Time

Water damage can be a nightmare for families and businesses. It often means letting go of prized possessions you never wanted to lose. It can often take time to fix the damage left by water and leave families and businesses looking for solutions.

Sometimes, it boils down to making the right call at the right time. The professionals at Georgia Water and Fire Restoration have been helping to restore homes and businesses since 1989.

Their 24-hour service and fast, reliable service have earned the trust of homeowners and businesses in the Atlanta area for years.

We offer services to help restore your home from water damage, fire damage, mold damage, and storm damage. So the next time you need to make a call, make it Georgia Water and Fire Restoration.

Ceiling Water Damage Repair: A Step-by-Step Guide

Water stains on your ceiling require a quick response. And once you’ve found the source of the water, you need to fix the leak before

September 30, 2026

My Basement Flooded. What Will Insurance Cover?

Basement Flooding Coverage Quick Guide Sudden Plumbing or Appliance Problems: Water damage from a burst pipe, failed water heater, or sudden appliance overflow may be

September 28, 2026

How to Prepare for Hurricane Season as a Georgia Homeowner

Knowing how to prepare for hurricane season may feel a little less urgent when you live hours from the Georgia coast. Then a tropical system

September 18, 2026

Don’t skimp when it comes to your family’s health and safety.

Call us here at Georgia Water and Fire Restoration for professional mold removal to ensure full mold removal and a safe environment for your family.

See What Satisfied Customers Are Saying

Pamela Veira

I am pleased Georgia Water & Fire Restoration showed professionalism, outstanding workmanship and allowed and politely with the understanding of my needs was greatly accomplished. Beautiful work. Thank you so much.

rsteph7

Great job restoring our basement after a catastrophic flood from water pipe burst. Heidi and her crew were amazing! They were professional, timely, and very skilled. Thank you!

Narasimha Gorti

Great experience working with Roger and his team. Work scheduled and completed exactly as planned. The crew also cleaned up perfectly and overall top quality work.

ilamnia Ballestero

Mike Doud

I used GA water & Fire to do the reconstruction on my condo from a water damage. They were great from start to finish. Respectful, professional amd efficient. Elmer was my project manager and he was awesome. Walked me through the entire process in our first meeting and communicated well until the job was finished. After his team started I was blown away by how quickly they finished the job. My place looks great and I can finally put this behind me. If you're looking for an honest company that is ready to help you through an awful time, I definitely recommend. Thank you Elmer and your team, yall were great!

Jeremy Gettings

Highly recommend! Very professional, arrived as scheduled, great communication, repairs look great, and area was immaculately cleaned! Thank you so much!

Cassidy McKee

I had the pleasure of working with Elmer at Georgia Water & Fire Restoration. We had a water leak in our kitchen that caused extensive damage. Elmer was wonderful from the start of the project to the end. He communicated with me every step of the way. He even helped me with small tasks that were not apart of the renovation. Georgia Water & Fire did a tremendous job replacing the floors, countertops, and raising our kitchen island. I would absolutely use this company for future renovations. Please please please make sure to ask for Elmer. He is fantastic. You will not regret going with this company.

Kamilah Howell

Elmer and his crew were the best. Professional, friendly and efficient. They made the repair process easy and stress free.

Christopher Burch

Austin Jones

Jose and his crew handled our asbestos removal after a HVAC related flood. They were courteous and efficient, and I felt comfortable leaving my home in their hands while we stayed in an Airbnb. Highly recommend. Thanks, Jose!

Get In Touch

Don’t wait until water or fire damage sets in to seek professional help. Call us today to start the emergency restoration service process ASAP so you can get back to normal.