Standing water where it is not supposed to be is one of the few things that strikes fear into the heart of a homeowner or their budget. This is especially important if you notice water pooling beneath your water heater tank. Most traditional tanks are located in a garage, basement, or utility closet in the home. If you notice water coming from your water heater, we recommend contacting a local plumber to inspect and repair the problem. Water heater installations necessitate plumbing and electrical or natural gas connections, as well as compliance with several local and state plumbing, electrical, and mechanical codes.
According to most manufacturers and plumbing experts, the traditional steel water heater tank should last between 8 and 12 years on average. With proper maintenance, some tanks can last nearly twice as long. Steel tanks in the best environments, on the other hand, will age, corrode, and degrade over time. The presence of manmade and organic particles in city and well water supplies contribute to this degradation.
Then, on the plus side, your water heater tank may be fine, but a nearby pipe or other water source is leaking water in the area. If you aren’t comfortable or knowledgeable about inspecting and repairing pipes or other fittings (such as those on nearby appliances like washers), leave it to the professionals.
Also, if you are looking for a hassle-free way out, we would recommend trying our new Water Heater Drain Pans.
- Protects against water damage caused when water heaters start leaking
- Simple to install – Just set water heater into the pan when installing
- Available with or without a drain hole in the side
- Pans come with a 1″ drain adapter fitting
- Pans without drain holes can be drilled in the field to allow custom placement for drain in the side or bottom of the pan
- Will not rust or corrode
- Round design enables the pan to be installed in small areas
- Comes in six nominal sizes (20″ – 22″ – 24″ – 26″ – 28″ – 30″)
- Made in USA
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