{"id":4348,"date":"2021-05-18T14:53:29","date_gmt":"2021-05-18T14:53:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plomberiechayer.com\/age-chauffe-eau-assurances-remplacer\/"},"modified":"2022-04-11T19:06:45","modified_gmt":"2022-04-11T19:06:45","slug":"insurance-age-water-heater-replace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.plomberiechayer.com\/en\/insurance-age-water-heater-replace\/","title":{"rendered":"Insurance and the age of your water heater: should you replace it?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Insurance and the age of your water heater: should you replace it?<\/h1>\n

Did you know that, in Quebec, water damage is the primary source of homeowners insurance claims? In fact, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada<\/a>, this type of damage represents 50 percent of the total amount of claims paid by homeowners insurance providers, and water heaters are often to blame. That\u2019s why insurance companies have become increasingly demanding with regard to certain items in your homeowners insurance coverage, notably your water heater. However, each insurance company applies its regulations according to its own risk estimates.<\/p>\n

You should also be aware that, in the event of a leak or rupture of your hot water tank, it will spill an average of 40 to 50 gallons of water, not counting the water coming from the supply valve. Consequently, you can quickly find yourself with several centimeters of water on the floor, which can quickly lead to disastrous and costly damage.<\/p>\n

Take care of your water heater to guarantee its longevity and insurability!<\/p>\n

Signs that your water heater is on its way out<\/h2>\n

A water heater won\u2019t last forever: it has a lifecycle of somewhere between 10 and 15 years (around 12 years on average). Here are some signs that you\u2019ll soon need to replace it:<\/p>\n