Do You Know the Right Way to Install an Electric Water Heater?

A Word of Advice Before Installing Your Electric Water Heater

If you are thinking about installing an electric water heater without the help of a professional to try and save a few bucks, you may want to reconsider. Simply put, without the knowledge and skill-set acquired through years of service in the industry, it is difficult to ensure the safety of you and your home while installing a water heater on your own. You will also most likely end up spending more money as a result.

Professionals are trained to fix problems and install equipment as safely and efficiently as possible. Therefore, it will be difficult to do so without said knowledge and skill-set, no matter how detailed a “how-to” article is that you are following. Keep reading to learn more about the precautions necessary to take before installing a water heater without a professional.

What Is an Electric Water Heater?

Water heaters have become a necessity for the modern home. You will not likely walk into a home that doesn’t have a water heater, and you won’t likely own a home without installing a water heater into it at some point.

A water heater is the appliance in every home that allows you to have hot water flowing through your sinks, shower, and washing and dishwashing machines. Essentially, gas water heaters and electric water heaters work the same way.

The cold water comes in through a dip tube, and it is heated through means of electricity in the water tank. The hot water then rises to the top of the tank and exits through the heat-out pipe where it enters the home. This all seems very simple, and at its core, it is. However, the installation process is not as simple.

The Dangers of Self-Installation

There are actually many dangers to be aware of when installing an electric water heater. Whether you are a professional or not, these dangers are ever-present and demand attention for the safety of you and your home as well as anyone that lives near you.

If a water heater isn’t installed properly, it becomes a fire hazard, as well as an explosion hazard and even health hazard. Things that call for water heater safety dangers include:

• Water leaks
• Blocked pipes or valves
• Bacterial contamination
• Ignition source

All of these issues could potentially lead to fire, explosion or sickness. Not to mention you could potentially electrocute yourself during installation.

When in Doubt Call a Plumber

Calling a professional plumber is the only way to know that the water heater is being installed properly. Even if you didn’t have a professional install it, you would still need to call a plumber for a maintenance check-up to make sure everything was in working order.

Either way, you would not be saving yourself any money by trying to install a water heater on your own so it is best to just call a professional from the get-go. Before doing so though, you want to make sure the company is bonded and insured in case there happen to be any issues during install, because as previously mentioned, installing a water heater can be dangerous whether you are a professional or not.

Hiring a company that is bonded and insured means you don’t have to worry about the job getting done right because even if something happens, the company will make sure everything is in working order before they leave.

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