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Home Inspection

Category - Analysis & Reporting

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While inspecting the water heater, you notice rust at the unit's base. Which of the following descriptions is the BEST analysis of your finding?
  1. Water heater is working fine so it should be operational for several more years.
  2. Water heater is beginning to deteriorate and may need to be replaced soon.
  3. Water heater appears to be leaking but the leak is slow and not harmful.
  4. Water heater appears to be functional despite the possible leaking taking place.
Explanation
Answer: B - While inspecting the water heater, you notice rust at the unit's base. The description that is the best analysis of your finding is that the water heater is beginning to deteriorate and may need to be replaced soon. The typical expected service life of a water year is around 12 years. When the unit's base begins to rust, it may be evidence that the water heater is leaking. Once water heaters start to leak, they cannot be repaired and need to be replaced.
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