Is your hot water heater still under warranty? If your tank is over five years old, there is a chance you may be out of warranty. Leaking water heaters can cause significant damage, especially if in the attic. You need to know when it's time to replace it.
Check the date of the warranty which is on the panel at the side of the water heater. The best person who can see it easily is your plumber; ask him to look and tell you if the heater is still covered by the warranty. Next, look at the seams, particularly near the bottom to see if there is any evidence that water is or has been leaking. Evidence is rust or damage either on the tank or near it, like on the wall for Viessmann Vitogas 050 RS-14. If your water heater is no longer producing hot water, or if the tank is leaking, you need to take care of it right away.
In case your water heater warranty is still good
These are your choices if your water heater warranty is still good but your heater is already five years old: Make do with the heater that’s 5 years old but has a 6-year warranty, or simply buy a new replacement to get the protection of a full warranty.
Warranties are easy to validate. Your plumber will make arrangements for you but first you have to supply him the details of your water heater as to its brand, model, date, and size of the tank and the type – gas or electric. The plumber will help you get on schedule and you usually don’t have to wait long before your water heater supplies you with good hot water flow again.
The replacement of the original tank with a new tank is covered by your warranty. However, not all warranties are the same. It may be that the unit will be replaced but the remaining terms of effectivity of the warranty will remain in force. There are brands that offer this. The company will replace your tank after you have provided them with proof, thus, you can bring in the tank itself or the dates shown in the labe with Schluter Shower-72l.
If your warranty has expired and you have a problem with your tank
To save yourself from future problems, it would be best to let your plumber purchase and handle your warranty. They usually enjoy the best warranties as they have exclusive sales rights to the best-performing models. It is also your plumbing company who will secure the necessary permit and handle the scheduling of the required city inspection.
Water heaters have to be inspected to assure that they have been correctly installed and that proper precautions have been taken with regards to the surrounding areas where it has been installed. Inspections don't take long, and are usually completed within 48 hours of the time of installation, but you or someone 18 or older must be there to let the inspector gain entrance. You have the opportunity to call the inspector yourself, in most cities, to schedule a window of time so you don't need to wait all day.
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