Hot Water Heater Leaking
Before you resign yourself to replacing the entire water heater take a few minutes to determine where the leak is actually coming from and you may be able to fix the leak yourself with little or no cost.
Hot water heater leaking. The valve is located on or near the top of the tank. Do i need to call a plumber or is it possible for me to fix the. See the article electric water heater repair and troubleshooting for information on removing the heating element and replacing the gasket. The t p valve which stands for temperature and pressure relief valve is a safety device that protects against excessive temperature and pressure levels in the leaking water heater.
After mopping up i see more water starting to puddle but i can t tell where it s coming from. Part of the valve extends into the unit. As long as the leaking water isn t causing damage this is fine but. My hot water heater is leaking.
Call a plumber for help if the drain valve is leaking water call a plumber to replace the valve. A water heater leaking from the bottom is not always an indication of tank failure. The threads are the thinnest part on the nipple and it is not unusual to find leaks in them. So be careful that you don t come in contact with the tank as you reach for the dial or lever.
With electric water heaters leaks can spring from the gaskets that seal the heating elements to the tank turn off the electrical power and shut off the tank s water supply. A leaking water heater can be a symptom to a more serious problem so it s important to always keep a close eye on your heater after performing any repairs. Unfortunately when this happens your hot water heater will need to be replaced. The water heater nipples on top of the water heater which connect the water heater to the cold water inlet pipe and to the hot water exit pipe is another common place to find leaks.
Your water heater may be hot. Sometimes these leaks will not affect the performance or function of the unit and the people elect to wait to replace the water heater. If after attempting to fix the problem your water heater is still leaking turn off the power and cold water supply and contact a professional plumber.