Water Heater Burst? We Can Help!

6/23/2021 (Permalink)

Next to plumbing, water heaters are one of the most common sources of water damage in a home. They are not usually placed in highly visible areas, which makes forgetting about them and their maintenance, easy to do. A water heater can cause serious water damage, fast. They contain large amounts of water, but they are also connected to supply lines that fill rooms with water very quickly.

It’s important to maintain any system in your home, and much like your HVAC unit that gets a routine checkup or cleaning, do the same for your hot water source! While they do have a significant life span, it’s not the most wise choice to push it to its’ limits.

If you have discovered your water heater leaking, or walked into a puddle of water:

1. Turn the Supply Off
   1. Locate the cold-water supply pipe, turn the valve clockwise until it is closed. This turns off the supply to the tank.
2. Shut off Power
   1. An electric or gas heating element can stay heated long after the water has escaped the tank. Wasting energy and posing a fire hazard. Locate your breaker box and turn the power off completely.
3. Cleanup
   1. Remove any undamaged furniture, rugs and salvageable belongings. They’re dry and you’d like for them to stay that way!
4. Call SERVPRO!
   1. We’ll help you walk through an insurance claim, the mitigation process and any necessary repairs to make your home “Like it never even happened.”