So what is that big tank in the corner? Most people may not give much thought at all to their water heater until your shower turns ice cold. As long as the hot water keeps flowing most home owners assume everything is fine.
Everything we use daily needs a little maintenance. Remember, the line,”an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”? Well it applies to water heaters too.
A water heater may actually be one of the most dangerous appliances in your home. Here are some of the problems that you could face if your water heater is not properly installed or maintained:
Fire Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Scalding Water High Pressure Explosion Extensive Water Damage Electric shock
Just like smoke alarms, a water heater should be inspected every year to identify any of the above risks. It is best to have a licensed plumber inspect your water heater.
When it is time to replace the water heater a licensed plumber can give you several recommendations that are worth thinking about.
Would you like more room in that closet or garage? If so, the water heater can be relocated without much trouble at the time of installation. Here in Charleston, SC we see many water heaters installed in the attic. Once these water heaters leak through the ceiling, everyone wants them moved. Unfortunately the damage is already done. There are more sensible locations for a water heater.
If you are tired of running out of hot water, a tankless water heater is your best option.
A tankless water heater does not store water in a tank. Instead it is a heat exchanger. It only heats the water as it moves through the heat exchanger. What does this mean? You will never run out of hot water know matter how much you use!
Here are a few more advantages of a tankless water heater: ·A tankless water heater is energy efficient.
· tankless water heaters last up to twice as long as a traditional tank-type heater.
·And for all of you “green-minded” folks, a tankless water heater is environmentally friendly.
If you live in the tankless water heater and you have any questions about your water heater, give us a call. We are a locally owned and operated tankless water heater business. We will be glad to answer your questions.
