Your Water Heater Is Trying to Tell You Something

Water heaters don’t usually fail without warning. In fact, most homeowners will never even recognize the signs of what is about to befall them.

In one recent inspection, we found light rust forming around the base of a hot-water tank. The homeowner hadn’t even noticed it was there.  Of course, all he cared about was that when he turned the spigot, the hot water came out. To him, understandably, the rust was only a little discolored dust, not an early signal of internal corrosion and an impending disaster.

Once a tank deteriorates, however, failure may come suddenly—and when it does, it’s not just about losing your hot water. A ruptured tank can release between 30–50 gallons of water into your home in only minutes.

We advised replacement within a few months. That gave the homeowner time to plan, budget, and avoid altogether the destruction that may have come his way.

Compare that to a middle-of-the-night failure: water damage, flooring issues, possible mold, and the premium cost of an urgent installation.

Takeaway: If your water heater is more than 8–10 years old, or showing signs of wear, it’s worth having it checked before you have to build a boat with two of every animal in it.

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