Can a Water Heater Tank Cause Water Damage?

1/3/2021 (Permalink)

Can a Water Heater Tank Cause Water Damage?

Can your water heater tank cause water damage?

The answer is YES!

Do you ever think about checking on your water heater tank?

The water heater tank is a very important part of your home. It helps warm the water in your home for showers, sinks, and washing machines among other things. It is very important because some of those things cannot be done with cold water or it isn't properly done with cold water. Nothing can be properly killed like bacteria without hot water. You should always check on your water heater tank monthly or every couple months. If your tank is faulty, it could leak and spill water all throughout the area in which the tank is located. This can cause water damage and mold potentially. It could also raise your water bill and cause all kinds of problems with water temperature and water pressure occasionally. If the  tank is completely broken, it could still leak water and cause all kinds of damage. Then it can also kill all the hot water in your building as well. This can cost a pretty penny to fix it or even get a new one. The water heater tank is something that must have an eye. Injuries can also be a factor if a water heater tank is broken. Some common water heater injuries that occur is that thousands of children are injured each year from scalding hot water that is the result of a water heater temperature being set too high. Some other factors can be leaks, fires, carbon monoxide poisoning, or even explosions are all possible causes of injury.

Here are seven main signs that your water heater tank could be broken.

1. You don't have enough hot water.

2. You have varying water temperature issues.

3. You have a leaking water heater.

4. You notice reduced water flow.

5. You're hearing some concerning sounds.

6. You have smelly or discolored water.

7. Your water heater is on the older end of the spectrum.

Any questions, call us today!

Tracie "Dusty" Nichols

304-291-3434