Common Reasons For Water Heater Leaks
One of the most common sources of water damage in homes is the water heater. When functioning correctly, the water heater provides incredible comfort to daily life, but when water heaters leak, it causes major destruction. Traditional water heaters are sized according to how many gallons of hot water they can hold at a time. The most common residential water heaters range from 20-100 gallons. Water heaters are designed to continually fill themselves, so leaks from water heaters cause extensive flooding due to the continuous availability of water. We at Icon Property Rescue in Cincinnati want to introduce the most common sources of water heater leaks. Loose Drain Valves When a drain valve becomes loose, it will slowly and continually leak water. It is easy to stop a leaking drain valve; you simply tighten it with a wrench. However, you must be cautious to not over-tighten the drain valve because if you force it, you could cause more damage and even a rupture. If you notice a l...