Water heaters are a bit like your home’s heart: it pumps all the water throughout your house and keeps things warm and flowing. While installing a new water heater is a heck of a lot easier than heart surgery, there are still some common mistakes that people make that we want to help you avoid! If you want to install your own water heater, then check out these common water heater installation mistakes and how a specialist can help.
Mistake #1: Wrong Size
Each home has different needs, and the size of your water heater is crucial to making sure your home runs properly. Small families vs big families vs singles mean different usage levels, and some may like those extra hot showers or baths to relax in. Water heaters come in various sizes, so you need to have one that matches with what you and your home need.
Mistake #2: Wrong Location
This seems a little silly, but you do need to make sure your water heater goes in the right spot. You want to avoid blocking other fixtures, you want to keep it tucked away for aesthetics, and you want to have it somewhere that you can easily access it for inspections and repairs.
Mistake #3: Not Tight Enough
When installing a new water heater, the biggest mistake that you can make is not tightening the connections enough. There’s a lot of things that need to be connected to each other with water heaters, and if something isn’t tight enough, you can end up with leaks that can damage your home over time.
Mistake #4: Poor Quality
When you take on any kind of home DIY project, you run the risk of picking out lesser-quality supplies than a professional can/would choose to work with. With these kinds of materials, you run the risk of them failing more easily or not working at all.
Mistake #5: Not Fully Secure
Lats but certainly not least, we want to mention one that seem simple but can have a big impact – properly securing your newly-installed water heater. These things are typically pretty hefty, and if they tip and fall, you’ll be left with a major mess and hundreds of dollars in damages. Making sure your unit is firmly attached to the wall is a must.
How a Specialist Can Help
While this can be a DIY project for some, it’s usually smarter to let a specialist handle a water heater installation. These professionals come licensed and insured, have all the proper tools to get the job done quickly and well, and they know how to pinpoint exactly what your home needs. Professional plumbers, like our team here at Loyalty Plumbing LLC, have gone through training that allows them to efficiently analyze your water heater needs and get the job taken care of right the first time. Let our pros help you keep your home running smoothly by trusting us with your next water heater installation!