Water heaters are valuable assets to our homes. This is only the case, however, when your water heater doesn’t run into any problems. Unfortunately, there are various problems that they can experience, and one of these problems is when they get a leak. Knowing when a leak has occurred is important because it lets you address the problem swiftly before it gets too out of hand. Here are signs that you have a leak in your water heater.
You See Water Pooling Around Your Water Heater
Have you seen puddles forming around your water heater? This is often indicative of a leak that your heater has. Even if you have only a small amount of water that’s accumulated, it should still be acknowledged and addressed because leaks will often need immediate attention.
There’s Rust and Corrosion
You’ll want to inspect your water heater thoroughly when checking for any leaks. When performing this inspection, you’ll want to determine if there’s any rust or corrosion that your heater has. Corrosion will weaken the metal of your heater over time, and corrosion will often happen as the result of a leak.
Your Utility Bill is Rising
When water heaters have leaks, it results in a lot of wasted water, over time. You’ll also see a sudden spike in your utility bill as a result of these leaks. Given how much money you can lose while a leak persists, you’ll want to get the leak addressed as quickly as you can.
You Notice Unusual Smells
When water heaters have leaks, bacteria is able to get inside of them. As a result, your heater may start to develop an unpleasant smell as a result of this bacteria. The smell should resemble something along the lines of rotten eggs. If you notice a smell like this coming from your water heater, you’ll want to get professional help resolving the problem at once.
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