Signs Your Water Heater Is About To Explode

Winters are that one time of the year when people think of restarting their water heaters as warm baths are a necessity of the season. Many people have these water heaters installed in their homes for easy access and convenience.

However, it is surprising how many people aren’t aware of the damage water heaters can cause when left unattended or unmaintained. Explosions or fires caused by water heaters can cause grave damage to the property and its surroundings.

So, if you have any concerns related to the water heater installed on your property, feel free to connect with Bill’s Plumbing And Sewer Inc. today. We offer professional water heater replacement and maintenance and consultation in Northbrook, IL. Click here to schedule your consultation today. 

In today’s blog, we will focus on the top five signs of water heater explosion they should look out for.

1. Valve Leakage

The pressure relief valve situated inside the water heater is supposed to regulate the temperature and keep it average. A leak in this valve means that the hot water temperature is too high for the valve to bear, leading to an explosion. 

2. Improper Functioning Of The Valve

The pressure relief valve is designed to function in a specific manner to preserve the hot water temperature and to allow cool air from outside to mix with the hot water to keep the temperature standard. This happens when the valve opens, and cold air regulates the moisture and temperature inside. The failure to open or close the valve can accelerate the temperature to a level that the water heater cannot bear.

3. Noises

Water tanks need to be maintained and flushed regularly to allow layers of water elements to pass away. Now, failure to do so builds layers inside the water heater, preventing the temperature from changing. These water elements can also cause a clog in the water tank, leading to either not opening or not closing the pressure relief valve. In this situation, the temperature inside the water heater is unable to change, and if it gets too high, it could lead to an explosion.

4. Change In Water Color

A change in the water’s color indicates rusting material inside the water tank or the water heater. Brown water from household taps shows a clogged-up water tank, which can cause the water heater to explode. 

5. Gas Leak

A gas leak is the most dangerous sign to remember. The slight hint of fire near the gas can cause the entire house to explode.

The odor of rotten eggs from your water heater means there is a gas leak. There are several reasons behind a gas leak, like improper installation and maintenance, power outage, and gas pipeline issues.

One should not treat these signs as a joke to save a few bucks, as your health and property are more precious than money. Hire the experts at Bill’s Plumbing and Sewer Inc. in Northbrook, IL, if you detect any of the signs mentioned above in your house. Click here to get a free estimate amount today. 

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