Manufacturer vs labor
The factory covers specified tank or parts failures per the written warranty, usually requiring professional installation and registration. SAFE labor covers our workmanship, not someone else’s later repairs, owner abuse, or drywall from a leak.
Insurance and leak damage
Photograph the tank, serial number, and rooms before demolition. Shut off water. Call your carrier. SAFE can replace the heater; we are not the public adjuster. See the leak-damage page for mitigation order.
Keep coverage valid
Register at /warranty/register with address, photos and install date. Unregistered units and homemade electrical splices are how claims die.
Questions grouped on this page
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Does homeowners insurance cover water heater leak damage? +
Shut the cold-water inlet if you can without standing in water next to electricity. Water from the tank body means replacement. A loose fitting can sometimes be repaired. Photograph where the leak starts.
Is my water heater still under manufacturer warranty? +
Qualifying units: limited manufacturer warranty (typically 5 years on our packages; the model booklet controls) plus 2 years of SAFE labor on our installation. Insurance covers structure, not the tank. Register the serial number.
How do I check water heater warranty by serial number? +
Qualifying units: limited manufacturer warranty (typically 5 years on our packages; the model booklet controls) plus 2 years of SAFE labor on our installation. Insurance covers structure, not the tank. Register the serial number.
Do I need to register my new water heater warranty? +
Qualifying units: limited manufacturer warranty (typically 5 years on our packages; the model booklet controls) plus 2 years of SAFE labor on our installation. Insurance covers structure, not the tank. Register the serial number.
Does a water heater warranty cover parts and labor? +
40-gal electric installed: $1,199 + tax. 50-gal electric: $1,349 + tax. 40-gal gas: from $1,449 + tax. Expansion tank from $149. Attic, code and hard access are extra from photos.
What happens if my water heater tank fails under warranty? +
Qualifying units: limited manufacturer warranty (typically 5 years on our packages; the model booklet controls) plus 2 years of SAFE labor on our installation. Insurance covers structure, not the tank. Register the serial number.
Why do I still pay labor for a warranty water heater? +
40-gal electric installed: $1,199 + tax. 50-gal electric: $1,349 + tax. 40-gal gas: from $1,449 + tax. Expansion tank from $149. Attic, code and hard access are extra from photos.
Does the water heater warranty transfer to a new homeowner? +
Qualifying units: limited manufacturer warranty (typically 5 years on our packages; the model booklet controls) plus 2 years of SAFE labor on our installation. Insurance covers structure, not the tank. Register the serial number.