Trouble Area #4
Properly maintained, water heaters can last a lifetime. If not, failure can happen any time after a few years.
 
Location: Water heater
Symptoms: Rusty piping, dirty water, leaks, low heat, old age
Damage Risks: Floods from water heater failure, floors destroyed.
Damage Costs: $5,000 - $75,000
Preventive Action: Timely replacement of old units, inspect, clean and flush water heater annually;
replace anode rod if possible.
 
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