Do you know how old your Water Heater is ?

1/9/2018 (Permalink)

Water Heaters Age

The majority of WATER DAMAGES SERVPRO of Plano sees are due to broken WATER HEATERS.

If you have a gas water heater, you may have noticed a popping sound when the burner ignites. However, regardless of the fuel source, sediment build-up is a problem for both electric and gas water heaters.

Over time, the sediment build-up will break down the interior of the tank, and it may even clog the drain valve.

The older the water heater, the more likely it is to break down. As a general rule, a tank type water heater will last, on average 8 to 12 years.

With proper maintenance and a little luck, you may be able to nearly double the lifespan of your water heater. But sometimes even with the best care, a water heater will need to be replaced after only a few years. However, if your water heater is pushing the 10-year point, there’s a good chance it’s time to replace the unit.

If you have a Water Heater break and it does FLOOD your HOME or BUSINESS call SERVPRO of Plano: (972)-403-9004