Who Can Help Me Clean Up After a Hot Water Tank Leak?

6/2/2020 (Permalink)

Inspect your water heater often for signs of wear and tear and water leaks.

In Avon, there are Several Water Removal Services that Can Help You Clean Up the Mess Caused by a Leaky Water Tank

Hot water tank leaks often result from one of two primary causes. These causes are long-term corrosion and faulty temperature and pressure relief (TPR) valves. Leaks arising from either of these sources can occur suddenly, immediately resulting in catastrophic damage in Avon. They could develop slowly and eventually lead to extensive water damage over months or years. Regardless of your leak’s source, there are Avon area companies that can help you clean it up.

How Do Hot Water Tanks Develop Leaks?     

SERVPRO, an Avon water removal service, has dealt with the effects of hot water tank issues on numerous occasions. These tanks most often leak from our technicians’ experience because of long-term corrosion that rusts holes in them. This corrosion usually occurs when the anode rod, a part that protects the water container from rust, wears away. These protective rods attached to the top of the appliance, are usually comprised of a steel wire core surrounded by either aluminum or magnesium. When they are doing their job, these useful metal parts attract rust-causing ions and thereby prevent the rest of the tank from rusting. Therefore, to limit the risks of a rust-related leak, you should check the tank’s anode rod once a year and replace it.       

Another primary reason hot water tanks leak is defective, malfunctioning, or clogged TPR valves. These essential valves help prevent the tank from exploding by releasing water or steam when its internal temperature or pressure gets too high. Typically, TPR valves open whenever the appliance’s internal temperature reaches 210 degrees Fahrenheit, or the pressure hits 150 psi. If these parts are defective or malfunction, they could open at lower readings and allow excessive amounts of water and steam to escape. An even worse scenario occurs when a valve gets clogged or otherwise fails to open. If this happens, pressure builds inside the tank until it explodes and causes immediate catastrophic damage. Because of this, you should routinely have your TPR valves inspected by SERVPRO or another reputable company.

Why is SERVPRO a Good Water Removal Service?

There are many water removal services in the Avon area, but SERVPRO is better than others. Over the past decades, our company has established a strong reputation as a dependable service. Our technicians have extensive training and experience in water extraction and home restorations, and we have all the latest high-tech tools to do jobs right. The following are some attributes of SERVPRO:

• We have proudly served this area for over forty years, developing a reputation for quality water removal and restoration service over that time
• Our firm is Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)-certified
• Company workers are certified in water damage restoration, applied structural drying, and carpet cleaning
• We have all the latest industry gear, including portable extractors, wet vacs, air movers, powerful box fans, desiccant and refrigerant dehumidifiers, injectidry systems, thermal and ultra-low volume foggers, and EPA-approved fungicides and deodorants

These characteristics and equipment enable us to resolve water related issues arising effectively and efficiently from hot water tanks.

How Does SERVPRO Remove Water from Your Home?

Our technicians are available to help, twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year. Generally, within four hours of your call, they are on-site to evaluate your situation. Once workers have done this, they:

• Use portable extractors and wet vacs to remove water from floors
• Place vacuum mats, attached to injectidry systems, on affected carpets and other floorings to dry subfloors
• Attach injectidry systems to moisture-impacted ceilings and walls to dry these structural elements
• Arrange the right ratio of dehumidifiers-to-air movers to desiccate interior contents and air
• Employ high-tech foggers to apply antifungals and deodorants to affected surfaces

Completing these processes effectively remediates most moisture issues.

What Could Happen if Water is Not Promptly and Effectively Removed?

Not promptly removing excessive moisture can cause various problems. Some of these issues are as follows:

• Strong, musty odors could develop
• Fungal growths, including mold and mildew, could discolor and cause dry rot in your structural elements
• Affected ceilings, walls, and floors could warp or buckle
• Paint, wallpaper, and drywall could deteriorate

To avoid these future damages, you should enlist the help of an excellent, reputable water removal service.

If you ever want your hot water tank inspected or need a water leak cleaned up, contact SERVPRO of The Farmington Valley at (860) 675-4500 for assistance.