SDM Intelligence Guide
Water-heater failures can affect far more than the room where the equipment sits.
Attic, closet, garage, and utility-room failures can move water into ceilings, insulation, walls, flooring, contents, and lower levels.
Recommended actions
- Identify the water-heater location
- Check adjoining and lower areas
- Avoid sagging ceilings
- Document visible migration
- Arrange prompt extraction and moisture evaluation
What to avoid
- Do not stand beneath wet ceilings
- Do not touch wet electrical equipment
- Do not assume the visible room defines the loss