For any of the uninitiated, water heaters can leak. This isn’t something to be ashamed of, and there isn’t a tank water heater in existence that is “leakproof.” They are all theoretically designed to withstand all of these problems and never leak, but different factors can cause a water heater to leak regardless of how it was designed.
This is true for most plumbing appliances, and we like to take a realistic look at the problems that our customers deal with on a regular basis. So, don’t feel bad if your water heater is leaking.
But does that leak require repair or a full hot water heater replacement in Monument? This is the tricky part, and something we’d argue that only a professional water heater team could surmise. Keep reading to learn the four stages of your water heater leak, and when it might be time to call it quits.