Water Heater Leaking: What To Do

What to do when you find water under your gas fired water heater. Showing where to look to determine where the water is coming from and if the leak is repairable or the water heater requires a replacement.

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Repairable Leaks:
• Fittings
• Tank nipples
• T&P relief valve
• Control valve
• Drain valve

Unrepairable Leaks
• Top/Bottom seam
• Spraying in flue
• Spraying in combustion chamber

Please note that a water heater that is overworked or runs completely cold can condensate, giving the appearance of a leaking tank. This may also occur when a new water heater is installed and fired up for the first time. Dry up the area and wait 24hrs to determine if it was condensate or the tank actually leaking.

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[Rubicon_Void]

Thank you so much for this very easy check to do yourself, rather than assume the tank needs replacing, which many companies will suggest… very helpful & empowering! Thanks! Diana

[donrodgers]

Very helpful, I've narrowed down the issue just by watching under a minute of your video, thanks!

[tonygSDWR]

Yes, thanks for a quick and to the point video.

[GuardiansCreed]

Not too many videos like this anymore straight to the point perfect didn’t have to watch 10 ads, an intro or anything man I like this channel 😂

[H.pylori]

Great advice, based on the video, leak is from bottom seam into the drip now I need a new tank. At least I know that the plumber is not forcing me into a new tank. Thanks.

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[raulbarros]

Thanks for the video man, why it always happens in the winter 😢

[Cruzin]

Succinct and to the point! Learned more from you in 75 seconds than from other blowhards going on and on! Thanks - you rock!

[rodshop]

Thanks for the quick and informative video. Now I get to try and replace our water heater 3 days before Christmas, during the COVID fun of 2020.

[hunterstanton]

So helpful, love the condensed version

[ChickenSandwiches]

Nice... Friendly Canadian Accent to boot! Thank you!😃

[SimonSaintPeter]

Thanks very much for this video; saved me a “grip” (lots of money)

[erich]

Brother this is great thank you for the thoroughness and no BS

[SteezyBeats]

My water heater just started bursting out water wtf

[immixxous]

Thanks for the video. Mine is leaking a reddish sticky fluid. Any idea what that could be

[JesusisLordandSavior]

perfect video question where did the 658 gallons of water go? My water bill shows that much was consumed not the day of my leak....I have a crawl space, did the water go down there or is it trapped under my floor? Thanks!

[dccd]

Darn it. It’s past midnight and I just discovered water around the water heater. The bottom seam is wet and all else is dry. So this means mine needs a replacement.

[ADee-lqmv]

Very helpful. Mine is the drain valve, front little spout thing. How do I “snug it up” or re check the thread?

[screamingdean]

I'm having problem with an electrical water heater. Are the instructions different?

[Renatousa]

This video helped me a lot thanks, 👍👍👍