January 8

Is Your Water Heater Safe?

What Are The Three Water Heather Regulations You Must Know?

The water heater in your La Grange home is bound by local codes you must abide by at all times. This article explains the three codes that are most important to you, and you may check on these codes yourself with a visual inspection. Your visual inspection is only the beginning of caring for your home because you must contact a professional plumber when you notice that your water heater is no longer operating properly.

#1: The Gas Lines Must Be Secure

Secure gas lines going into your water heater must be free of leaks. A professional plumber may test for leaks using soapy water, and the plumber will create the solution using items from their truck. You may notice the smell of leaking natural gas in your home at any time, and you must contact the gas company immediately. Contact the plumber next to ensure that you have the line repaired at once.

#2: No Standing Water Around The Heater

You must not have any standing water around your water heater. An electric heater has wiring that should not be touched by standing water, and the water could begin to damage the outer casing of the heater at any time. Removing the water helps keep your heater safe. No electrician will work around your water heater unless the water is removed, and a plumber may repair the leak that is creating the standing puddle of water.

#3: The Heater Must Be Rated For Use With Your Gas Pipes

The water heater you use must be rated for use with the gas lines in your home. A mismatch between the pipes and the water heater is dangerous, and a new heater must be used in place of the old heater. Your home is not safe when your gas line is providing too much or too little gas for your water heater, and a plumber may correct this problem for you at any time.

Every home water heater must be inspected yearly to ensure it is up to local building codes, and you may check your water heater visually every week. Contact a local plumber when you need assistance with your water heater, and ensure that you have your heater repaired at once. Gas leaks require a call to the gas company, and water leaks must be repaired before any other work may be done to your heater. Following this advice will help keep your La Grange home safe.

Any hold ups regarding your La Grange, IL water heater? Call Allan E Power Plumbing at [phone] today for any of your repair needs.


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