Water heaters do a lot for us in our day-to-day lives. They let us wash our hands, dishes, and clothes in warm or hot water. Additionally, we also use them for showers and baths. While you may be fine if other appliances fail if your water heater fails you may be in for expensive repairs depending on how this fails. Leaks can easily damage the floors and walls around it and provide a breeding ground for mold. Insects like carpenter ants are also attracted to moist wood because it is easier to burrow into and chew through. By making sure your water heater is in good condition you can prevent all these possible issues. Let’s also not forget electrodes in water heaters are consumable and need to be replaced.