A common and somewhat preventable claim that we see is water damage from a burst water heater. Water leaking inside your home is never a good thing. So here are a few things that you can do to help prevent problems down the road.

Do you know how old your water heater is? The average lifespan for most water heaters is around 10-12 years. The older the water heater the more likely that it can develop problems. Sure we all know people that have a water heater that has been around when their grandfather build the house! 😳 But what we can say for sure is having the water heater replaced now will likely cost less than your deductible if you have a claim.

Did you know you can help extend the life of your water heater? A easy maintenance item that you can do yourself is to flush sediment from your water heater and it is recommended once a year? It is also recommended that you check the pressure-relief valve. There are many how to videos online showing how to perform these. Of course we would always recommend calling a licensed plumber if you do not feel comfortable doing it.

Something else that can help save you both money and headaches is early detection. Water Alarms are inexpensive and can be placed to detect a leak. These sensors come in many different options some as simple that sound an alarm like a smoke detector and there are others that can even shut down the water to the home and alert you.

For most people having a water heater burst or leaking can send you into a panic. Here is a informative video that shows you step by step what you need to do if this happens to you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaxp90o8FFc