Do you take hot showers for granted? What about that soothing blast of steamy water on tired muscles after a long day? Well, your trusty hot water heater makes all of that possible!
But let’s be real – you probably don’t think about your water heater until there’s a problem, right? One day, you go to wash the dishes or take a shower, and the water is lukewarm at best. Or even worse – you discover a giant puddle of water flooding the basement because your old heater has sprung a leak!
Water heaters can run into problems at any time, but the winter months can be especially hard on them. From frozen pipes to clogged heat exchangers, it’s important to stay on top of maintenance and repair needs.
In this guide, we’ll take a look at some of the most common problems that arise during the winter months and how to identify them. We'll also give you tips that you can use right now to keep your water heater healthy and in good working order.
If your household is like many others, you probably aren't thinking about needing a new water heater. But rest assured, even if you’re feeling complacent in your life of hot showers, the cold winter months will eventually sneak up on you. When you least expect, your hot water heater can go out – forcing you to sing the Cold Water Blues this Christmas.
