Appliance Ruptures & Leaks

No household appliance works under tougher conditions than your water heater. Water heaters hold and transfer water continuously. When a water heater breaks down, the damage it causes to your home can be expensive.

How do water heaters fail?

• Deposits accumulate on the bottom of the tank that corrode the tank liner and heater elements
• When the corroded bottom of a tank fails without warning, the water already in the tank and the continuously fed cold-water supply create a deluge
• If not stopped, this water will continue to flow throughout your home

Signs of water heater failure include:

• Water accumulation beneath the heater
• A hissing or whistling sound
• Chronic hot water shortages during periods of normal demand