Signs of Water Heater Damage in Mount Clemens?

5/4/2022 (Permalink)

We respond to water damage emergencies 24-hours a day in Macomb County.

Water heaters are a leading cause of water damage. Our Mount Clemens and New Baltimore team offer these professional maintenance tips for your water heater from the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors:

Use a qualified service professional for:

• Burners should be cleaned once a year for gas and oil-fired water heaters. Have the service professional inspect flues and vents for cracks or loose connections that could leak deadly exhaust gases.
   
• Have a qualified plumber replace your anode rod once every two to five years
   
• The service life of a temperature and pressure (T & P) valve is usually three years. Even if a T & P valve looks fine from the outside, manufacturers recommend they be removed and visually inspected for accumulations of corrosion deposits
• If your water tank is leaking, call a professional
  • If the T & P valve is discharging water or steam, the ONLY safe intervention is to remove the heat source by cutting off its fuel. For an electric heater, trip the circuit breaker; for a gas heater, shut off the gas.
  • If your water heater overheats, call a qualified plumber and allow the water heater to cool naturally. Never try to relieve the pressure yourself. Never add cool water to the tank, and never try to cool it by spraying it with a hose. 

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When your Mount Clemens home or business has water damage, our team in Mount Clemens and New Baltimore is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 586-598-5050. 

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