Top Water Heater Safety Dos and Don’ts

It is a fact that each year hundreds of home fires are caused due to water heater in one or another way. However, this doesn’t mean that water heaters are naturally dangerous or some type of time bomb waiting to start a fire. The statistics just remind us that neglect and poor use of your water heater could lead to issues eventually. So, we here at Hot Water Tank Edmonton, though this would be great to share some effective tips that could make all the difference when it comes to keeping you and your loved ones safe from danger of fire.

• Keep the area ventilated, especially if using flammable materials: Make sure the area where your water heater is located is well ventilated so that there is no risk of the fumes burning and starting a fire.
• Keep the area around your water heater clear and clean: Generally, water heater needs space to breathe. There should be enough space available for the pilot assembly to burn properly. If the air flow is cut off by dirt or debris around the water heater, this could impact the performance of your water heater and that could be a fire hazard.
• Learn how to shut your water heater off: This is helpful for several reasons; however it is really helpful in terms of fire danger and prevention. That is because if by chance you smell gas or find a gas leak in your water heater, you will want to get the gas turned off ASAP.
• Keep flammable material away from your electric hot water heater: This can’t be emphasized enough. Flammable materials can turn even a slightest spark into a huge fire. So, ensure that flammable materials like gas cans, paint, and oily rags are kept far away from your water heater.
• Get your water heater checked annually: People usually don’t think about their water heater until the need arises, means until the unit sops working or they find a crack. But it having a professional come over to your house once a year and ensure there are no issues with your water heater, proves to be of great help. They check your unit for any potential issues that can take place in the coming few months. They also check for small gas leaks and correct them before it turns out to be a key fire hazard.

We hope you found this blog post informative and it assisted raise awareness of the potential fire hazards that can be easily avoided with some careful, preventive tips. If you have doubts or questions, feel free to contact us.