Definition : Water heater

Stand-alone electrical or gas fired unit for the individual production of domestic hot water. This device often includes an insulated water tank, comprising a regulating thermostat, allowing it to keep the water at a constant temperature.

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Risk management

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Operating mode

A device present in most co-ownerships (condominiums), the water heater has an essential role in the comfort of all occupants of the immovable; it is thus one of the electrical appliances that is most solicited in housing establishments because it provides domestic hot water use for various purposes such as showering, hand washing and laundry.…...

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In a divided co-ownership, most storage water heaters (electric or gas) play an essential role in the daily comfort of residents; typically installed inside the apartments, these devices are considered to be part of the private portions thus falling under the individual responsibility of each co-owner and so, it is imperative for them to ensure…...

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When water damage occurs in common portions or the private portions, the syndicate of co-owners must act quickly to implement appropriate emergency measures. It is essential to immediately report the loss to the syndicate's insurer. After an assessment of the damages by a claims adjuster, it is advisable to hire…...

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