Water Heaters

In this case study, the insured filed a claim after lightning reportedly damaged a water heater, oven, computer, and washing machine.

Understand what components are different in gas vs. electric water heaters and how they work in this water heater overview.

With the average lifespan of a residential water heater between 10 and 20 years, more than 25% of the water heaters in service are nearing the end of their useful life at any given point in time.

We’ve created an easy-to-read schematic with labeled components for both gas-fired water heaters and electric water heaters for your reference.

Our experts have put together a labeled diagram that shows where each component of a tankless water heater can be found as an easy reference for insurance adjusters

The rising popularity of tankless water heaters means a potential increase in product failures, so it’s important to understand the basics of how they operate and the most common causes of loss.

In this resource, we outline the basic makeup, lifespan, and power source benefits of each type of water heater, as well as potential damages that can lead to failures.

Water heaters can be difficult to evaluate, particularly because there are multiple types, such as tankless or tank water heaters and different heating sources, including gas or electric.