Got A Leaking Water Heater?
Have you ever come home to find water all over the garage floor or noticed that you have no hot water in the shower. Is there a leaking water heater or water coming out of the closet where your water heater is?
- Water on the floor near the water heater
- Water running down the sides of the water heater
- No hot water and slight moisture around the bottom of the water heater
These are sure signs that your water heater has probably cracked on the inside. When you notice water leaking from the bottom of your water heater, this usually means there is a crack in the tank and the entire water heater will need to be replaced.
Sometimes a water heater can develop a leak from the top. This type of leak is usually caused by a fitting or a plumbing part that has malfunctioned. In this case, the water heater can often be repaired.
- Leaking from a flex line
- Leak from the shut off valve
- Leak from the T/P overflow line
Doing visual inspection of the water heater is a good way to see where the leak is coming from. It’s a good idea to have a step ladder and a flashlight handy. This way if you need to take a closer look at a certain part of the tank – you will already have the supplies you need.
You can also call and speak with one of our water heater plumber experts, They are available 24 hours a day to walk you through a diagnosis or send a technician out to diagnosis the problem for you. We understand that some people like to trouble shoot problems themselves before having a serviceman come to check the problem. We are happy to assist you over the phone with any questions you have while you are trouble shooting.
Customers also prefer to just have a serviceman out to diagnose and fix the problem without getting to technical. At Water Heaters Only, Inc we are happy to take care of the entire process. Once on-site our technician can inform you about the problems and solutions so you can get hot water again quickly.
If your water heater is leaking call toll free (800) 835-8041. A water heater plumber can assist you in turning off the gas or electricity. Then help direct you in turning off the water to help minimize any possible water damage. You can schedule an appointment for a Water Heaters Only, Inc technician to come to your home. Our technician will arrive prepared to diagnose the problem with your leaking water heater. Then our technician will let you know exactly what the solution is and can replace or repair your water heater right away.
Expert water heater customer service is available 24 hours a day to help with any water heater problem, call (800) 835-8041.
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Leaking Water Heater Photos
You may not see water at the bottom of your water heater or there might not be a noticeable leakage. If you see rust stains running down the tank or a large build up of corrosion, if could be a sign of a leak from a different area. This is a good time to do a visual inspection and call for help.
