A homeowner in Île-des-Chênes called us after noticing water pooling around their hot water tank — a sure sign the unit had reached the end of its life. Our technician confirmed the 40-gallon electric tank, installed 14 years ago, had started leaking from the tank body itself, a failure that can’t be patched and calls for a full replacement.
We removed the old unit and installed a new 40-gallon electric hot water tank the same visit, so the household wasn’t left without hot water overnight. While we were there, we also installed a drain pan underneath the new tank — a simple safeguard that catches any future leaks before they can damage the surrounding floor — and replaced the aging supply hoses on the nearby washing machine, since worn hoses are one of the most common causes of unexpected water damage in a home.
A leaking hot water tank rarely gives much warning before it fails completely, so catching it early kept this a same-day fix instead of an emergency call. If your hot water tank is more than ten years old, it’s worth having it checked before it decides the timing for you.
Brown’s Plumbing & Heating installs and services hot water tanks throughout Île-des-Chênes and the surrounding area. Learn more about our water heater services.