Free Union Home Flooded by Corroded Water Heater?

7/18/2023 (Permalink)

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

Our local Charlottesville team responds to water damage emergencies in Free Union every year. When water heaters are not maintained properly, they can fail and cause water damage. Here are some tips for the professional maintenance of 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
• Call a qualified plumber if your water tank is leaking.
  • 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, if you can. 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 home or business in Free Union has a water damage emergency, our local Charlottesville team is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 434-977-5850.

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