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If your water heater is leaking from the temperature and pressure valve or internally from the tank. First you should turn the incoming water off at the top of the water heater which is usally located on the upper right side for cold water to prevent further water damage or wasting of water. Second we recommend that you turn the incoming gas shut-off valve in the off position to prevent un-necessary cycling of your water heater. Or if you have a electric water heater turn the breaker in the off position to prevent cycling of hot water, Call us toll free (866) 323-1298 / 24/7 .
When you are in the market for tankless water heater to help you save on your water and gas bill we are certified rinnai tankless water heater installers here in san diego.
Any problems that may occur on your water heater or tankless hot water system, from a thermocouple to a leaking water shutoff valve or loud rumbling noises inside your home or business water pipes call us to schedule a inspection (866) 323-1298 .
We service all brand name water heaters from Ruud, American Water Heater, A.O.Smith , Bradford White just to name a few. All installations of your water heater or tankless water heater comes with a money back guarantee if your not satisfied.
We also recommend that whenever you replace your hot water heater that you install earthquake straps to protect your home or business. Also make sure that you have installed a temperature and pressure relief valve for your hot water heater or tankless water heater with proper vent piping connecctions and gas valve shut-off located next to the unit.
A hot water heater is designed to be set much higher than 150 degrees, which is a higher temperature that is normally safe for human pain tolerance for hot water.
Water at a safe temperature of 110 degrees can still result in third degree burns after ten hours of exposure. That is why it is important for hot water heaters to be set at a reasonable temperature setting and not at the absolute highest temperature setting.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission Standards, they strongly suggest that a hot water heater be set a maximum of 120 degrees.
According to statistic the majority of people to suffer from hot water heater burns are elderly,children and toddlers often when drawing water for a bath. There is data proven by the National Safe Kids Campaign showing that between 4,000 and 5,000 children are scalded each year, the majority being from hot tap water and in bath tubs.
The bathtub hot water heater burns covers an average of 12 percent of the body, with scalds resulting in a third degree burn. The statistics from the National Safe Kids Campaign shows that 95 percent of scald burns occur in residential neighborhoods and 54 percent of these scalds occur in apartments and 46 percent happening in single family residences.
We recommend that you have a yearly inspection of your hot water heater to check all safety devices to help prevent injuries or damage to yourself or residential and commercial property.
You can call us at (866)323-1298 to schedule a appointment, 24/7.
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