Living in Spring, North Houston, The Woodlands, and the surrounding communities, we all know what summer feels like.

Step outside, and it takes your breath away.

Now imagine climbing into your attic…

If you’ve ever been up there in July or August, you know it feels like you’re walking into an oven.

One of the things I’ve learned from Bear over the years is that your attic can easily be 20 to 40 degrees hotter than the outside temperature. When it’s 100° outside, attic temperatures can climb well above 120°—and sometimes even higher.

If the heat is getting to you…

Just think about what it’s doing to your home’s plumbing system.

Your Water Heater Is Working Overtime

This summer, we’ve received quite a few calls from homeowners whose water heaters weren’t even that old.

Naturally, the first question is,

“Why would my water heater fail already?”

While every situation is different, one thing many of these homes have in common is extreme attic heat and poor ventilation.

Natural gas water heaters need proper airflow and oxygen to burn efficiently.

When an attic becomes excessively hot and lacks adequate ventilation, it creates a very harsh environment for your water heater and every other mechanical component stored up there.

Heat is hard on people.

It’s also hard on plumbing equipment.

Is Your Attic Ventilated?

Many homeowners never think about attic ventilation until something goes wrong.

Questions to ask yourself:

• Does your attic have adequate ventilation?
• Are your roof vents working properly?
• Could your home benefit from additional ventilation, such as a whirlybird roof turbine?
• Is hot air able to escape, or is it trapped inside your attic all day?

Proper ventilation doesn’t just help your water heater.

It can also benefit your roof, attic insulation, HVAC equipment, and even help reduce heat buildup throughout your home.

We Try to Beat the Heat Too

When scheduling allows, we try to reserve morning appointments for attic work during the summer months.

Not because our technicians don’t work hard…

But because we want them to work safely.

Attics in the Texas summer can become dangerous very quickly.

Our team stays hydrated with plenty of water, Gatorade, and Liquid IV, and we keep a close eye on each other during these long, hot days.

I’m incredibly proud of the men who climb into those attics every day to help our customers.

It’s not easy work.

But they do it with professionalism, a smile, and a commitment to getting the job done right.

Maintenance Makes a Difference

While no water heater lasts forever, regular maintenance can help maximize its life.

Annual inspections.

Flushing the tank when recommended.

Checking venting.

Watching for signs of corrosion or excessive heat.

These small steps can often help you avoid a much bigger problem later.

As Bear always reminds me…

“It’s much easier to plan for a replacement than it is to wake up one morning with no hot water.”

Protect Your Home Before Problems Start

Your home works hard every day.

Your plumbing system does too.

If you think your water heater may be struggling, your attic has poor ventilation, or you simply have questions about maintaining your plumbing system, we’d be happy to help.

Because protecting your home is always easier than repairing unexpected damage.

Stay cool.

Stay hydrated.

And don’t forget about the hardworking equipment hidden away in your attic.

💙

— The Plumber’s Bride

Call Bear’s Plumbing 281-350-2327 http://www.bearsplumbing.net