Your hot water tank can leak slowly or burst unexpectedly in your home in Medina, OH

4/14/2021 (Permalink)

Your hot water tank can cause significant damage to your home if it leaks slowly or a has sudden break.

There is nothing that causes more damage to the inside of a home than a fire.  But water losses can be a close second.

The hot water tank is a common source of water damage in a home.  Water heater failure can cause significant damage to the home and can show up as a slow leak or sudden burst.

Over time, deposits such as rust and sediment buildup can accumulate on the bottom of the tank that can corrode the tank and heating elements.  Since the water is moving, it can cause wear and tear on the tank and pipes. 

Usually hot water heaters fail gradually, but sometimes they can completely fail without warning. Warning signs of failure may include:

*Water accumulation on the floor under the water heater tank

*A hissing sound

*Hot water shortages during normal demand

When the bottom of the tank fails because of corrosion, water will continue to flow out and on your floors until the supply valve is shut off. 

Sometimes, a water heater will start leaking near the supply lines, and if you don't correct the leak, it will continue to damage your home until it is fixed. 

If you have water damage to your home due to a hot water tank failure, call SERVPRO of Medina County, Gateway, and Western Lake County at 800-933-7179.