Does it always seem that water heaters fail in the winter when you are craving the warmth the most? There is a reason for this. In the winter there is usually increased demand on water heaters, and this year with COVID-19 making many people stay at home even more, that means more hot water used to clean dishes, laundry and hot showers all around. This additional stress on the water heater can cause failure especially for those who decide to skip annual maintenance.

We receive emergency calls when people are blasted with lukewarm or cold water. If you notice that your water isn’t as warm as usual, this can be in indicator that your water heater is failing.  If you hear peculiar noises or notice leakage near the base, call Putman & Son’s Plumbing right away on our 24/7 hotline (248) 652-0990. You do not want to deal with a busted pipe that can flood your house and cause damage, headaches and money.

Better yet, don’t wait until your hot water fails, contact Putman & Son’s Plumbing for maintenance and rest assured that your water heater is working properly.

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Most homeowners wait too late before they replace their hot water heater. An old, leaky tank can cause damage to your home and pricey repairs. Even if you have homeowner’s insurance to pick up the tab, you still will need to pay your deductible, live with the destruction, and sometimes lose invaluable items forever.

You can avoid many of these problems by getting your tank inspected annually and consider replacing the tank once it is 6 – 8 years old. Hot water tanks do not last the lifetime of your home. Plus, new tanks have many benefits over old hot water heaters including that they are more efficient, have better hot water recovery rates, and the tankless hot water heaters take up less space.

You do not want to be caught by surprise by a failing hot water heater. Putman & Son’s Plumbing is here for you 24/7 if you need but we would rather help you before disaster strikes. Contact us to learn more or to schedule an appointment.

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