Leaking tank from internal corrosion
Why it happens here
Most Heritage Oak Park homes were built in the 1980s and 1990s, and many still have original or second-generation tanks. After 10 to 15 years, the anode rod is spent and the steel tank rusts through from the inside.
Our approach
We inspect the anode rod on every service call and replace it when there is life left in the tank. When the tank itself is leaking, we pull the permit, install a new unit with a drain pan, and haul the old tank away the same day.