The way that we get heated water in our homes is through a water heater.  This heater is typically located in a garage for your typical homes or it could be in a closet or area in the laundry room.  The water heater will rapidly heat water for doing dishes, laundry or taking a shower.  As the water heater ages however, it is important that you keep an eye on it.  The last thing you will want to do is have to call for water heater repair in Katy TX on a weekend or have to take cold showers for awhile.

Watch water levels

As the name suggests you want to have water in the tank.  If you don’t have water in the tank then you could be in danger of the tank overheating and busting.  If this happens, you will have a major repair bill on your hand as well as unknown damage to whatever part of the house it is located. 

Watch your temperature

Another thing that you will want to do is watch your temperature.  If you have your water temperature really hot, it could boil off water faster than it can be recovered.  Also, it could do damage to the tank itself. 

Watch for leaks

Water heaters will expand and contract over time and through constant usage.  This can cause pipes to pull free from each other or cause the metal to have extra stress on them.  If at all possible, you will want to do a visual inspection of your water heater at least once a month.  You will want to see if you have any water stains or signs of water damage.

Have it inspected and serviced

Finally, you want to setup inspections and servicing every year or so.  When you  have a professional look at your tank and give it a once over, you can spot potential problems that could arise down the road.