There’s nothing more relaxing than a hot shower, right? Letting the wonders of modern plumbing relax your muscles with water at just the right temperature for long periods at a time. It’s a great way to unwind. But let’s say your hot showers are getting a little less enjoyable because you notice the temperature is starting to decrease.
You go to check on your water heater and see what the problem is, only to see a pool of water beneath it. From what you can tell everything is otherwise working properly, it just seems to be the water spilling out; your water heater is leaking. Well obviously, that’s not a good sign. Today United Water Restoration Group of Charlotte would like to take this time to talk about what you should do if your water heater is leaking.
When you’re trying to determine why your water heater is leaking, first and foremost you want to figure out where it’s leaking from. Through careful observation, it’s easy enough to determine where the water is coming from, but it’s important to take it step by step. An obvious place to begin is the water supply lines that feed into the heater.
Observe the pipes leading into the water heater and you’ll be able to determine if it’s the pipes themselves or your water heater that’s leaking. Continue this process for the water heater nipples, pressure release valve, drain line, and even the tank itself.
A word of caution, when you’re inspecting for the source of why your water heater is leaking do not attempt to disassemble anything. Not only is it a burn hazard that could cause an injury, but you could also inadvertently take a minor leak situation into a much bigger mess.
Once you’ve determined the cause of why your water heater is leaking you’ll be able to figure out if this is a problem you can tackle on your own, or if it will need a full replacement by professionals. Depending on the amount of water that’s leaked from the water heater, it’s possible you may need to seek mitigation as well.
Regardless of what caused the leak in your water heater, there’s a high potential that it’s been leaking long enough to have caused water damage. If a leaking water heater has caused water damage to your property, you’ll want United Water Restoration Group of Charlotte in your corner.
We pride ourselves on the skills of our technicians and our ability to work with any and all insurance providers to help mitigate water damage and conduct restoration projects. You can reach us 24/7 at (704) 228-8888. Don’t hesitate to give us a call today!
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