Water heaters use gas or electricity to heat water, which is then distributed throughout a home.
It provides hot waters to sinks, showers, dishwashers, and other parts of the home that require hot water for proper functioning.
Since the job of the water heater is to heat water, there are a few things to keep in mind.
First, they reach extremely high temperatures.
Second, they are heating a liquid, so they are under great pressure.
Because of these facts, water heaters must be installed in areas where they can vent and where they can be securely installed, such as utility closets.
When heat cannot escape, the pressure may continue to build in the heater, and the machine can do nothing to regulate this.
As such, it may explode, destroying homes and harming those who are near the site of the explosion.
These explosions can also cause large, damaging fires that can destroy an entire home.
When heaters are not properly installed, the pressure that builds within them may cause them to move or shift.
This is especially dangerous with gas-powered heaters, as it may damage or break gas lines, allowing the highly flammable substance to escape and gather in a home.
Combined with the heat of the heater, the gas may ignite, explode, and injure those nearby.
In many cases, there is someone to blame for an improperly installed water heater.
This may be a home builder, plumber, or some other individual who was involved with the installation.
An experienced home explosions lawyer may be able to find out who is to blame.
If you or someone you love was injured after your home's water heater exploded, discuss your legal rights and options with the residential explosions attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.
C.
, today.