Risks of Having Your Water Heater in the Attic
In Charlotte homes, it’s common to locate hot water heater in the attic room. Even if it’s common does not mean it’s a great suggestion, however. Water heaters that are mounted in attics or in other places upstairs raise the risk of leaks and water damage below.
Given that most Piedmont based homes lack a correct basement, it is common technique to mount water heaters in the attic someplace where not in plain sight. That may seem like a fantastic idea at first, yet remember that water heaters have a 100% failure rate. One way or another, they will certainly break down and you’ll probably be faced with a gigantic leak.

