Electronics and appliance drying San Marcos TX that saves your devices
When a supply line bursts or a storm pushes water into your home, electronics and appliance drying San Marcos TX is the difference between a saved TV and a ruined one. We dry wet computers, televisions, washers, dryers and refrigerators before corrosion sets in. Our team serves homeowners and landlords across San Marcos, Texas, with same-day response and honest pricing.
Service overview
What electronics and appliance drying San Marcos TX involves
Electronics and appliance drying San Marcos TX is a controlled restoration process that removes moisture from circuit boards, motors, control panels and appliance cavities before rust and corrosion take hold. Water doesn't just sit on the surface; it wicks into connectors, capacitors and sealed bearings. We use a moisture meter and thermal imaging camera to map hidden wet spots, then place the equipment in a controlled drying chamber with desiccant dehumidifiers and HEPA air scrubbers. Every board gets inspected with a borescope camera before we power anything on. Most calls we take in San Marcos start with a burst supply line, a refrigerator ice maker line leak or an AC condensate pan overflow that soaks a cabinet full of devices. If you search for water damaged electronics restoration near me after a slab leak or washing machine hose failure, the clock matters. Corrosion can begin within 24 to 48 hours. We stabilize the equipment, document the damage for your insurance claim, and dry it out before mold or rust makes the decision for you.
! Common warning signs
Water pooling under the refrigerator or washer
The appliance motor and control board sit in that water. Within 48 hours, corrosion starts on the terminals and the unit can fail completely, turning a $200 repair into a $1,200 replacement.
Ceiling leak dripping onto a TV or computer
Water travels through the device and leaves residue on the board. If you power it on before it dries, the short can destroy the processor and the storage drive, taking your files with it.
Storm water seeping into a home office
Carpet and pad hold water against the bottom of computers, printers and surge protectors. Humidity stays high for days, and mold can start growing on the carpet and drywall behind the desk.
Scope of work
What our electronics and appliance drying service includes
Every job includes inspection, drying, testing and documentation. If the surrounding room needs water extraction or structural drying, we handle that in the same visit so nothing gets left wet behind the devices.
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Moisture inspection and tagging
We test each device with a moisture meter and thermal imaging camera, then tag it with a job number. Model and serial numbers get logged for your insurance file. This step usually takes 30 to 45 minutes for a full room.
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Controlled chamber drying
Devices dry in a sealed chamber with desiccant dehumidifiers holding humidity under 30 percent. Air movers keep air circulating around every board. Most electronics dry in 24 to 72 hours depending on how much water entered the housing.
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Corrosion treatment
We apply electronics corrosion treatment San Marcos to exposed metal on circuit boards and connectors. This stops rust from forming while the device dries, which is the main reason a dried device still fails weeks later.
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Testing and documentation
Each device gets tested under load before we return it. We photograph everything, record before-and-after moisture readings, and give you a written summary. Anything that fails gets documented for your claim.
Why professional drying beats a bag of rice
Rice and hair dryers leave moisture trapped inside connectors and motors. Our drying chamber pulls that moisture out at the source, so your devices work again and stay working.
Call for serviceTools and methods we use
Thermal imaging camera
Maps hidden moisture behind walls and under floors before we move a single device. It shows us where water traveled so we dry the whole affected area, not just the visible spot.
Desiccant dehumidifier
Holds the drying chamber below 30 percent humidity, which pulls moisture out of circuit boards and motor windings faster than ambient air ever could.
Borescope inspection camera
Lets us look inside appliance housings and behind control panels without disassembling everything. We confirm no standing water remains before any device gets powered on.
Antimicrobial sprayer and thermal fogger
Treats the area around wet electronics with Concrobium or Benefect after drying. It stops mold from growing in the carpet, pad and drywall that sat wet alongside your devices.
Local execution
San Marcos sits in a humid pocket of Central Texas, and that changes how we dry electronics here. Summer humidity regularly sits above 70 percent, so open-air drying does not work. We run desiccant dehumidifiers in a sealed chamber to force humidity down below 30 percent, which is the only way to pull moisture out of a circuit board in this climate. The housing stock matters too. Older homes near Downtown San Marcos and Dunbar often have galvanized supply lines that fail at the joints, while newer builds in Blanco Vista and La Cima tend to see refrigerator ice maker line leaks and AC condensate pan overflows. Both send water into cabinets and closets where electronics sit. We follow the ANSI/IICRC S500 standard on every job and document with Xactimate so Hays County adjusters can process claims without delays. If you need water damaged electronics restoration near me San Marcos, call 512-325-0105 and we will tell you honestly what can be saved.
How electronics and appliance drying runs in San Marcos
- • Downtown San Marcos
- • Blanco Vista
- • Texas State University area
- • Kissing Tree
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Available 24/7 for water emergencies in San Marcos
When water hits, we answer the phone
Water does not wait for business hours, and neither do we. Our line at 512-325-0105 is answered around the clock, including weekends and holidays. Most calls placed before 3 p.m. get a technician on site the same day, and after-hours calls get a crew out within a few hours. Our trucks carry truck-mount water extractors, portable flood extractors, LGR dehumidifiers and air movers, so we can start pulling water the moment we arrive. For electronics and appliance drying San Marcos TX, we bring moisture meters, thermal imaging cameras and borescope equipment on every call. If your job needs a drying chamber, we have desiccant units ready to go. You will get a straight answer on what can be saved, what it costs, and how long it takes before we start any work.
How our drying process works
Emergency call
Call 512-325-0105 and describe what got wet. We ask about the water source, how long it has been sitting, and whether the device was powered on. Most San Marcos calls get a same-day visit, and we give you a price range before we arrive.
Inspection and tagging
We test each device with a moisture meter and infrared camera, then tag it with a job number. Model and serial numbers get logged for your insurance file. This inspection usually takes 30 to 45 minutes for a full room of electronics.
Stabilize and transport
We cut power at the breaker, unplug everything, and move the wet items to our drying chamber. Appliances that cannot move, like a built-in oven or refrigerator, get dried in place with directed airflow and a floor drying mat system underneath.
Frequently asked questions
Can water damaged electronics be saved?
Yes, many can. Devices that were not powered on when they got wet have the best odds, often 70 to 80 percent recovery if drying starts within 24 to 48 hours. We inspect each board with a borescope, dry it in a controlled chamber, and test it under load before returning it. Devices that were on when water hit are riskier because of short circuits.
How much does electronics and appliance drying cost in San Marcos TX?
Typical 2026 pricing in San Marcos runs $180 to $650 for a standard job covering a few devices, and $650 to $1,400 for a full room of electronics plus appliance moisture removal San Marcos TX. The range depends on device count, water category and drying time. We give you a written range before we start.
Should I turn on wet electronics?
No. Never power on a wet device. Plugging in a wet board can short the circuit and turn a repairable item into scrap. Unplug it at the wall, leave it off, and call us at 512-325-0105. If the device was already on when water hit, cut power at the breaker and do not try to restart it.
Does insurance cover water damaged electronics?
Most homeowner policies cover sudden and accidental water damage, including burst supply lines, appliance leaks and storm intrusion. That usually includes electronics and appliances. We document each item with photos, model numbers and moisture readings, then submit Xactimate line items so your adjuster can process the claim quickly.
Related services
Water Damage Restoration
Full-scope water damage restoration handles the source, the structure and the contents. When we dry your electronics, we also dry the walls, floors and subfloor around them so moisture does not migrate back into the devices.
Emergency Water Removal
Standing water keeps feeding moisture into every device in the room. Emergency water removal pulls that water out fast with truck-mount extractors, which cuts the drying time for your electronics and appliances by a full day or more.
Get electronics and appliance drying San Marcos TX started today
Every hour a wet device sits, corrosion gets a little further into the board. Call 512-325-0105 and we will give you a straight answer on what can be saved and what it costs. Same-day service across San Marcos and Hays County.