Water Heater Safety & Comfort Guide

Your water heater might look like a problem-free, no worries appliance, but when it is improperly installed or maintained, it's a potential ballistic missile that could erupt with enough force to lift you house off its foundation. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says that just about everyday someone gets injured or killed by a flammable vapor explosion sparked by a gas water heater.

It's been our experience that the same mistakes are made over and over on water heater installations:

• Bad flues
• Improper clearances
• Installation instructions ignored
• National and local plumbing safety codes disregarded

National, state and local plumbing safety codes are essential to protect you, the consumer. So, how do you know if you water heater is safe, meeting all the necessary plumbing codes? Our plumbing professional will inspect your water heater system for any code violations or for any new code requirements that have changed since your water heater was installed.

EXTENDING THE LIFE OF YOUR WATER HEATER

What Does The Inside Of Your Water Heater Look Like?

Does the inside of your heater look like this?

• Dirt
• Mineral
• Deposits
• Rust
• Gunk
• Muck

Is Your Heater Dying a Premature Death From...

• Sediment build-up
• Internal rusting
• External leakage

Water Heater Destroyer #1

Sediment Build-Up on Elements

Sediment Build-Up

• Causes heating element bun-out
• Can increase energy use
• Can initiate overheating
• Triggers aggravating noises
• Causes annoying vibrations
• Allows bacteria to grow
• Produces an unpleasant odor

Water Heater Destroyer #2

Internal Rusting

• Causes Premature death

Water Heater Destroyer #3

External Leakage

• Initiates rusting from the outside in (usually on the top of the heater)
• Prematurely destroys a newly installed water heater
• Corrodes your hot water outlet and cold water inlet piping
• Can also corrode the draft diverter and flue
• Causes corrosion in electrical connections
• Could cause dangerous electrical shock

Hero of the Water Heater:

The Sacrificial Anode

• Slowly corrodes away to save your tank
• Fights internal rusting
• Increases the life of your water heater
• Should be checked each year to ensure that it is still able to protect you tank

5 Ways to Years of Trouble-Free Comfort

1. Never Buy Another Water Heater: If properly maintained, a water heater can last up to 20, 30 and even 40 years. Could this be the last water heater that you will eve need to purchase?

2. Safety: The Consumer Product Safety Commission says just about every day someone gets injured or killed by an exploding water heater. There are several situations that can cause a hot water heater to explode (water pressure, flammable vapor in a gas water heater, etc.) With our annual "precision tune-up and professional inspection", you won't have to worry... we will look for any conditions that may be unsafe for and your family.

3. Reduce Costly Breakdowns: By giving your water heater the care that it needs, you will have fewer components burn out; therefore, reducing the need for unnecessary repairs.

4. Peace & Quiet: Water heaters that have sediment build-up on the bottom can become very noisy. As the burners heat the bottom of the tank, gas bubbles form under the sediment, the thumping and popping noises are created by the gas bubbles escaping from under the sediment. Proper maintenance can "flush" the sediment out to make sure that you have your "Peace & Quiet".

5. Energy Savings: Research shows that properly maintained water heaters can reduce your energy costs by 12-15%

14-Point Precision Tune-Up and Professional Inspection

• Combustion Chamber Care
• 5-Point Ionic Leak Detection
• Evaluation of Sacrificial Anode
• Sediment System Flushing
• Replace Thermocouple
• Vent Inspection
• Back Draft Testing
• Gas Leak Detection
• Check Stabilization & Balancing
• Check Tank Expansion Pressure
• Inspect Emergency Safety
• Relief Valves
• Test T & P Valve
• Aerator Sediment Removal

The Floor & Ceiling Saver

• Protects your home form flood or water damage in the event of a leak in your tank
• Provides evidence if your tank is leaking, so you can have it repaired or replaced before serious damage occurs

Contamination Trap

• Minimizes the amount of sediment on the bottom of your tank, thus reducing a nasty odor from developing or bacteria from growing
• Ensures sediment doesn't hinder the heating process, keeps your heater heating water quickly
• Prolongs the life of your heater
• Reduces the chance of premature tank failure

Thermal Expansion Tank

• Protects your home and family by reducing the chances of your heater exploding from pressure
• Prolongs the life of your heater by reducing the pressure on your tank

Anode Rod

• Prolongs the life of your water heater
• Reduces corrosion in your tank
• Reduces the thereat of rust inside your water heater

Easy Flush Water Escape Hatch

• Convenient way to empty your water heater tank
• Allows for ease in maintenance of your water heater

Maximum Efficiency Long Life Element

• Uses less electricity
• Reduces your wait for hot water

Electronic Leak Alert

• Saves your home by alerting you to leaking from your heater
• Provides an early warning before a leak leads to a more serious problem

Leaver Action Emergency Gas & Water Shut-Off

• Saves your home, even if you aren't there, by shutting off your water and gas in the event of a leak
• Provides early detection of water leaks before they cause serious damage
• Prevents flooding in the case of a water heater eruption

Sediment Build-Up Reducer

• Prolongs the life of your water heater
• Prevents the sediment build-up which can cause unpleasant odors and harmful bacteria
• Increases the efficiency of your tank
• Reduces your wait for hot water

Energy Regulator

• Conserves utilities
• Lowers your utility bill by not heating your water when you don't need it

Water Heater First Aid Kit

• Anode Rod
• Easy Flush Water Escape Hatch
• Contamination Trap
• Lever Action Emergency Sheut-Off
• 5. Sediment Build-Up Reducer

REPAIR VS REPLACE

Additional Factors to Consider When Replacing a Water Heater

• Growing Family Needs
• Guarantees
• Energy Savings
• Future Repair Costs
• Inflation

THE MOST IMPORTANT CHOICE YOU WILL MAKE

Company

• Company History
• Service
• Professional Associations
• Codes & Permits

People

• Criminal Background Check
• Drug Test
• Technical & Behavioral Profiling
• Driving Records Check
• Training

HOW A HOT WATER HEATER WORKS

WATER HEATER SIZE REQUIREMENTS

Because each household varies, it is important that we size the water heater according to your needs. This chart is designed to help you choose the most sutible water heater capacity of you and your household.

Normal demand capacities are based on a home with appliances including a washing machine and a dishwasher. Extra demand capacities are based on a home with a hot tub, spa, over-sized bath and children over the age of twelve.

Any additional future needs must be considered when sizing your hot water heater.

IMPROPER INSTALLATION

An improper installation could cost you thousands of dollars and could also be very dangerous!