As you wade through the puddles to find the source of the problem, you may think "what did I do to deserve this?" When you notice your hot water heater has sprung a leak, the situation goes from bad to "Oh no! How much is this going to cost?" You might be left with potential water damage, an empty wallet and an enormous headache. Dejected, you slog out of the basement and up to your cell phone to call the plumber.