Water Heater Leaks Sometimes

Water leaking from your water heater is a bad sign regardless of where the leak is coming from.

Water heater leaks sometimes.

The first thing you ll want to do is determine where the water heater leak is located. The leaking t p valve may indicate the overall water pressure in. Use a wrench to grab hold of the t p valve and turn it counter clockwise until the valve is loose. If the water heater is heating the water too much the excessive pressure may be causing the t p valve o leak.

You ll then disconnect the gas line from your unit. Disconnect the power from the access panel. Tightening the valve or. If the valve was removed recently it s possible it is now failing to seal properly.

Replace the unit and reconnect the pipes and power. Drain the hot water tank. One of the most common causes of water heater leakage is a loose drain valve. Open a hot water faucet.

Is the leak on the top of the water heater if so continue on to the section below labeled my water heater is leaking from the top. Sometimes a water heater tank can build up too much pressure which can cause leaks. Luckily we re here to help. How to prevent water heater leaking from the bottom.

A standard water heater lasts for 8 to 12 years but proper maintenance can keep it running for longer years than its lifespan. It gets difficult at some point to prevent the water heater from leaking. If your water heater is gas make sure to turn off the gas line leading to your unit. It s not necessary to drain it completely only so that the water inside the tank is lower.

Nonetheless a water heater like other appliances has a lifespan that eventually runs out. It water appears to be.