Is Your Water Heater Causing Damage?

7/27/2020 (Permalink)

Images of the difference between corrosion, leaking, rust, and soot damage on a water heater.

A leaking water heater could be a small problem but it could easily turn into a very big problem. Even small amounts of water can cause damage to your sub-floors, floors, and walls. Unfortunately for some homeowners, a leaking hot water heater can go undetected for days or even months. This creates a desirable habitat for mold to grow in your home.

 Signs of a Hot Water Heater Leak

 Check regularly for:

• Water on the floor around the water heater.
• Discoloration of the floor and/or walls around the water heater.
• Mold on the floor and/or walls around the water heater.
• A musty odor in the area where your water heater is located.
• The room the water heater is in feel unusually humid.

 I think I have a leak! Now What?

 Find the Source!

• Dry the area and try to determine where the water is coming from.
• Check pipes around water heater and overhead.
• The gaskets and valves may have come loose from the water pressure.
• If you can’t find the source, check every few hours for signs of where the water is traveling from.

Call SERVPRO of North Highlands / Rio Linda! (916) 991-1522

When it comes to water or mold, our trained technicians are ready to determine the extent of damage, and remediate the issue. If the source still hasn’t been found SERVPRO of North Highlands and Rio Linda are also ready to find the source of any leaks, and other sources of water damage that may be causing that musty odor. Call us 24/7 at (916) 991-1522, or visit our website for more information here. As a locally owned company in your community, we are here to make your mold problem “Like it never even happened."