A major problem with water heaters is water leaks. The next biggest problem with them is that they wear out quickly. When the water heater is maintained on a regular basis, your home repair bills are not as high as they are for someone who does not keep their water heater maintained.

Leaking pipes will damage the water heater over time. Once leaking water drips on the water heater, it causes it to rust up. This can also cause calcium deposits to build up. This can cause even more damage to the interior and exterior of a water heater.

Not only can leaking pipes around your water heater cause damage to the water heater, but it can cause damage to the platform the heater is sitting on. Regardless of the platform being built of concrete, wood or metal, you might find yourself in need of a plumber to have the damage repaired or replaced. If you do experience this type of problem, contact Service Plus Plumbing.

When you are inspecting your home, you should inspect your water heater as well as the area around the water heater. If you see any rust, staining or wet spots, you should know that there is a leak somewhere close by. When you realize that you do have a leak, it is time to call a professional plumbing service to repair the problem before it turns into something much worse.