Hot Water Tank is Leaking? Top 5 Fixes | Repair and Replace

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Published 2019-09-24
Why is my water heater leaking? In this episode of Repair and Replace, Vance shows how to troubleshoot leaks in a gas or electric water heater. If you notice water pooling at the base of your water heater then its best to check each connection. In many cases the leak might be coming from the drain valve or relief valve which is an easy fix.

Simple Fixes:
Water heater leaking from drain valve?    • Water Heater - Drain Valve | Repair a...  
Pressure relief valve leaking water?    • Water Heater - Pressure Relief Valve ...  

Buy water heater repair parts online: www.amresupply.com/catalog/Hot-Water-Tank-Parts-64…

How to Relight the Pilot    • How to Relight the Pilot in a Water H...  

Water Heater Maintenance Guide    • Gas Water Heater - Maintenance Guide ...  

Water Heater Troubleshooting and Repair Guides:    • Water Heater Troubleshooting & Repairs  

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00:00 Intro
00:31 Relief Valve
01:45 Drain Valve
02:25 Pipe Connections
02:53 Inner Tank
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All Comments (21)
  • @AmreSupply
    Another source of a leak can be the heating elements in electric water heaters. We haven't filmed the repair videos for electric water heaters yet but these repairs will be added in a future series update.
  • @Chicken_Godd___
    love your channel! i always feel like i great a proper understanding after watching your videos
  • @teru797
    I'm really happy the hot water tank is under the house and not in the storage closet anymore.
  • @mattalford3932
    About to replace mine today. Tank started leaking. Didn't notice it for a while. Then it started putting out the pilot light. I know it was going to need replaced a few years ago when the pressure relief valve stuck open just enough to leak. Glad it stuck open lol.
  • @flyfishing101
    most reliable and accurate information provider and channel for my home appliance repair . Saved.
  • @dtjrealmc
    a+ for the video. thanks for the help
  • @barbfallon790
    Thank you!! You just saved me a lot of time and probably a lot of money too! :)
  • @MeWantHoneycomb
    definitely the tank... ugh, what a bust. thanks for the tips.
  • @DOLEWDREW
    Hi and much thanks for the useful info. The thing is with my tank, when I turn off the cold water inlet, the slow leak at the bottom stops and dries up in a couple hours but the insulation is damp . Would this mean that the possible rust is near the very top ? Is there anyway to adjust the water level ? This tank is not even 8 years old yet and the one before this was probably here and lasted trouble free for over 20 years !! 🤔😒 This really sucks !!!
  • @lmw88
    Thank you for the info
  • @ron56pvi13
    Went to Home Depot for a new elec HWH. Being elderly and disabled I asked about installation. They wanted $579 for the HWH, $1187 install, and $150 for a permit??? I laughed and paid $79 for delivery. It took me longer to carefully muscle that HWH down the basement steps and up onto the 2' base than it did to hook up the water and power.