Monday, November 7, 2011

Hot Water Tanks

This is the time of year that hot water heaters start to fail. After being on low demand for most of the last few warmer months, they are now put into overdrive. The cold weather causes the units to work harder to produce hot water. This is when people will see their unit fail.

Look for signs of water around the water connections on the top of the tank as well as in the drip pan or on the ground. Look for rust where the pipe connections are as this will be a sign that failure is about to happen.

When a hot water tank burst, it can cause thousands of dollars in damage and repairs.

Yellow VAN Handyman can help you with installing or inspecting your existing unit, usually in an expedited fashion. There are companies out there that specialize in "same day installation" but they also specialize in draining your bank account for what they charge.

Yellow VAN Handyman can give you a free estimate before the job. We install gas and electric units and can also haul away your old tank.

Don't wait until your feet are wet, take care of a potential disaster before it's to late. Yellow VAN Handyman can help.