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Clean and restore water-damaged electronics, appliances, and circuit boards.
Water and electronics do not mix — but that does not mean water-damaged electronics are automatically trash. With professional cleaning, component-level repair, and controlled drying, most electronics can be restored to full functionality. The key is acting quickly and not powering on the device while it is wet.
The most important fact about water-damaged electronics is that the damage is not caused by the water itself — it is caused by the corrosion that starts the moment water contacts the circuit board. Water conducts electricity, which causes short circuits when the device is powered on. Even unpowered, the water begins to corrode the copper traces and metal contacts on the board within hours. Professional electronics restoration removes the water, cleans the corrosion, and repairs the damaged components before the damage becomes permanent.
When water enters electronics:
The most important thing you can do is not turn the device on. Powering on a wet device causes additional short-circuit damage that may be irreversible.
| Device Type | Restoration Approach | Success Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop computers | Internal cleaning, component testing, replacement | High |
| Laptops | Keyboard cleaning, logic board repair, screen restoration | Moderate to high |
| Servers and network equipment | Component-level cleaning and testing | Moderate to high |
| Televisions | Internal cleaning, board restoration, display testing | Moderate |
| Audio equipment | Amplifier and speaker cleaning, component testing | Moderate to high |
| Small appliances | Internal cleaning, motor testing, safety certification | High |
| Gaming consoles | Board cleaning, optical drive restoration, power supply testing | Moderate |
| Smartphones and tablets | Component cleaning, battery testing, screen restoration | Low to moderate |
| Service Item | Typical Cost Range | What’s Included |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment and evaluation | $50 – $150 | Damage evaluation, restoration estimate |
| Laptop or desktop restoration | $150 – $500 | Disassembly, ultrasonic cleaning, component repair, testing |
| Television restoration | $200 – $600 | Internal cleaning, board repair, display testing |
| Server or network equipment | Quoted individually | Component-level cleaning and testing |
| Data recovery | $100 – $500 | Recovering data from the storage drive |
| Safety certification | Included | Power-on test, stress test, safety check |
Expert tip: Never plug in a water-damaged device to see if it works. The moment power flows through a wet circuit board, it can fry components that would otherwise have been saved. The single most valuable action after water exposure is leaving the device unplugged until a professional has cleaned and tested it.
Each device is evaluated for water exposure level, corrosion extent, and component damage. We provide a restoration estimate before proceeding.
Devices are carefully disassembled to access internal components. We document the condition of each component.
Circuit boards and components are cleaned in ultrasonic cleaning baths. High-frequency sound waves remove corrosion, mineral deposits, and contaminants from circuit board traces and component leads without mechanical damage.
Each component is tested individually. Failed components are replaced. Connections are re-soldered where corrosion has damaged solder joints.
Cleaned and repaired components are reassembled. The device undergoes functional testing — power-on test, peripheral testing, stress testing, and safety certification.
We document the restoration process, parts replaced, and test results. This information supports your insurance claim for equipment replacement vs. restoration.
Electronics restoration needs follow regional patterns of water damage. In coastal and Gulf states, hurricane flooding and storm surge expose electronics to saltwater, which is more corrosive than freshwater and requires more aggressive cleaning. In cold northern states, burst pipes flood basements where electronics are stored, and the water is usually clean, giving devices a better chance of recovery. In humid southern states, the window before corrosion and mold damage sets in is shorter. Our local crews understand the water type and urgency in their region and adjust the restoration approach. Check our locations page for the states and cities we currently serve, and call for electronics restoration near you.
Call our team for a free electronics assessment. We evaluate your water-damaged equipment, provide a restoration estimate, and clean, repair, and test each device — documented for your insurance claim and backed by a written warranty.
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In many cases, yes. If the device has not been powered on while wet and is brought to a restoration facility quickly, cleaning and component-level repair can restore functionality. Success depends on the water category, exposure time, and device type.
We restore computers, laptops, servers, televisions, audio equipment, small appliances, and most consumer electronics. Industrial and commercial equipment may also be restorable depending on the damage.
Most consumer electronics take 2 to 4 weeks. Servers, network equipment, and commercial systems may take longer depending on the volume and complexity.
Do not turn the device on. Unplug it and remove any batteries. Do not attempt to dry it with a hairdryer or heat gun. Place it in a dry location and call a professional as soon as possible. Powering on a wet device causes short-circuit damage that is often irreversible.
Costs depend on the device type and extent of damage. A laptop or desktop runs $150 to $500. A television runs $200 to $600. Servers and commercial equipment are quoted individually. A free assessment gives you a written estimate before any work begins.
Sun drying and rice remove surface moisture but do not stop the corrosion that begins on circuit boards within hours of water exposure. Corrosion damages traces, connectors, and components. Professional cleaning removes the corrosion before it permanently damages the device.
Our certified technicians respond fast, assess the damage, and give you a clear plan — with no obligation and no up-front cost.