You depend on your water heater for everything from meal prep and cleaning to personal hygiene and bathing. That’s why it’s sometimes tempting to try to fix it yourself in an attempt to get it working again quickly. Consider these five reasons you should leave a water heater repair in Victorville, CA, to the professionals:
Possible Explosions
It’s easy to forget the risks associated with having a water heater in your home. Not only do gas water heaters use an inflammable fuel, but the gas and water are under high pressure. One misstep can cause an explosion that will damage your home and pose significant personal risk.
Risk of Electrical Shock
Almost everyone knows that water and electricity don’t mix, but water heaters depend on a large electrical draw. Attempting to complete repairs without the requisite knowledge of how to handle electrical components can result in electrocution.
Hazardous Chemicals
Some water heaters use toxic chemicals to heat your water, such as heat pump water heaters. These use the same refrigerant as an HVAC heat pump, which doesn’t mix with the water when it’s working properly. However, a refrigerant leak exposes you and your household to the chemical with potentially serious health risks.
Risk of Burns
Any time you work on your water heater, you risk serious burns from both the heating element and scalding water. Trained professionals understand how to mitigate these risks while serving your water heater, and they can keep themselves and your family safe.
Protect Your Factory Warranty
Your water heater likely came with a factory warranty. If you attempt to DIY a repair to save on labor costs, you can invalidate that factory warranty. This not only includes making repairs on your own, but this also includes performing your own routine maintenance.
Don’t risk your home or your safety trying to repair your water heater on your own. Call to schedule your water heater repair with one of our experts at Clemmer Services Heating & Air Conditioning.
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