Your water heater is one of the most important and relied upon components within your home. Unfortunately when a water heater malfunctions it can cause a considerable amount of damage to the flooring and other structures within your property. According to the knowledgeable experts at Orsack Plumbing Company, water heater leaks often go undetected for long periods of time causing significant damage before you even realize that you have a problem. Learning how to spot a leaking water heater can save you thousands of dollars of your hard earned cash and preserve your sanity for good measure.

Signs You have a Broken Water Heater

Keeping a close eye on the temperature of your water is extremely important but even more so is monitoring your hot water heater for signs of leaks or malfunctions before they turn into something drastic. Signs that you have a leaking water heater that needs professional service and repairs include:
Lack of hot water: is one of the most obvious signs that you have a leak in your water heater and it is typically due to a pilot light that was extinguished from the leak itself.
Leaking temperature and pressure relief valve: if the pressure inside your water heater has risen too high, the pressure valve will begin to drip. A leaking water heater that has a large amount of pressure build up can have deadly consequences. Contact Orsack Plumbing Company to have the pressure correctly adjusted.
Your heater stand is damp: your water heater is insulated so it should never feel moist to the touch; this includes your water stand which should also stay dry.
Water surrounds your hot water heater: if you find large amounts of water around your water heater, you should be concerned. Contact Orsack Plumbing Company for emergency inspection and repairs.

What to Do When Water Heater is Leaking

If you fall victim to a leaking water heater turn off the shut off valve to turn off the water supply to your water heater. Next, turn off the heater using the shut off switch next to the gas control valve. Your water heater is a complex system that can be dangerous especially if you don’t know what you are doing. Never attempt to repair a leak yourself, instead contact the knowledgeable experts at Orsack Plumbing Company for professional assistance.

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If any of these scenarios sound familiar it’s very important that you contact the experts at Orsack Plumbing Company to decrease any potential damage from occurring, saving your hard earned money, and keeping your property and other items safe from harm. To learn more about emergency water heater inspections, repairs, maintenance and replacement for your Montgomery and North Harris County home or business, contact the knowledgeable experts at Orsack Plumbing Company today.