Water Heater Leaking? Where It's Leaking Tells You What to Do
Shut it down first
Turn the gas valve to OFF (or flip the breaker for electric). Close the cold water inlet valve on top of the tank. Put towels down and call.
Leaking from the top
Usually a loose inlet/outlet fitting or a failed T&P valve. Repairable, often inexpensive.
Leaking from the T&P valve
The valve is doing its job (excess pressure or temperature) or it has failed. Either way it needs a plumber — this is a safety device. An expansion tank often solves pressure-related discharge.
Leaking from the bottom
If it is the drain valve, repairable. If the tank itself is weeping, the tank has rusted through and must be replaced. No repair can fix a leaking tank.
We can help today
Water heater repair for fittings and valves, or same-day water heater replacement when the tank has failed.Need help now? Rick Staley's Plumbing provides 24/7 water heater repair across Colorado. Call (888) 480-9811 for same-day service.
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