When you imagine a plumbing emergency, chances are, you’re thinking about a frozen, burst pipe, perhaps spraying water that immediately turns into icicles. And it’s true that this is a reasonable concern in our climate (except for perhaps the icicles). But sometimes, a plumbing emergency actually has to do with your water heater.
If you’re like most people, you don’t think about your water heater much, unless you suddenly find yourself taking a cold shower. But that means you might not be taking the precautions that could prevent problems. What kind of emergencies can water heaters have? What can be done to prevent them? We’ve got some helpful information for you.
Your water heater works hard. When we break it down into numbers, your home’s water heater accounts for nearly 17% of your home’s energy usage. This is a huge number when you consider that it’s just one system in your home. When you think about it, it does start to make a lot of sense. You use your water heater to power your home in many ways. You need to wash the dishes, your clothes, and your own body in the shower.
A long winter here in Boston can really take a toll on your water heater. Sometimes the cold weather is a lot for your system to battle against. You might notice that this time of year ushers in a water heater that start to perform under capacity. If you’re ready to fix the issues that you’re having, make sure that you call a professional and don’t just choose anyone—choose a member of our team! We have the best 
The amount of thought most people want to give a water heater is none. After all, if hot water comes out of the faucet when you need it, what’s there to worry about? While water heaters exist in the background of our day-to-day lives, there will be clear indicators when it’s time to purchase a new one. And if you don’t heed the warning signs below, you could unexpectedly find yourself without hot water when you need it the most as well as looking at an expensive water damage bill. 
Water heaters, particularly traditional tank water heaters, are a staple of most homes in the area, and are absolutely vital to keeping your home running. Hot water is essential to cooking and cleaning, especially in the winter when the weather is cold and you need the water heater to do its job. Tank water heaters are usually very quiet, and they typically are placed in quiet out-of-the-way spots in your home, such as the basement. That’s one of the reasons why the tank model of water heating is so popular.
