The water heater is an appliance you only notice when it is not working! A cold shower or flooding are probably the two reminders that you have a hot water heater.
To prevent water damage from Water Heaters:
- Have it inspected annually for leaks or damage. 69 percent of failures come from a burst or leak.
- Build up occurs in hot water tanks. If it is not drained then it adds to the early damage of the water heater. Flush your tank every 6 months.
- 75 percent of water heaters fail within 12 years. If yours is getting old make sure you get it inspected.