Water Damage Prevention for Your Water Tank Part 1

As you may know, water damage can occur in just about any spot of your home, especially in the basement. The experts at Able Restoration have years and years of experience with water and even fire damage field. They know exactly how water damage can be prevented and can identify the need for mold remediation. To help you prevent damage from water in your own basement, read up on some of the following great tips for your own home.

Typically, water heaters last about 10 to 15 years after, during which they have the tendency to deteriorate over time. It becomes more venerable to deterioration due to the fact that it constantly deals with hot and cold temperatures and frequent use.

Water heaters should be replaced if they have become old and rusty and should be installed in the lowest level of the home in order to prevent serious forms of water damage should it fail. Gas-fired water tanks should especially be regularly inspected to ensure that the exhaust vent and shield are well attached and properly functioning.

The Tank

Your water tank should be regularly inspected. When you are inspecting your water tank, check for wet spots on the floor and any signs of rust on the actual tank. Rust can definitely cause other serious issues.

Should you detect any signs of leaks or wet spots, be sure to repair them quickly to avoid other forms of damage.

Your tank should be cleaned once every few months to remove sediment from the bottom of the tank. In order to accomplish that, drain a portion of the tank according to the manufacturers’ instructions. In addition, the bottom drain valve should be inspected regularly and repaired if there are any visible signs of leaks.

In our next blog, we’ll be covering the water tank’s plumbing and drainage issues.

If you need help preventing water damage, contact Able Restoration for help. Able Restoration offer's a team of experts with years and years of experience behind them when it comes to damage from water and mold remediation. They specialize in water damage San Diego, water damage Riverside County, and water damage Orange County.