How To Deal With Water Heater Leaking?

You discover a puddle of water around your water heater and you are sure you have a big problem. You might have but also might not have. It might not even be your water heater leaking. It could be condensation. Check your unit to see if it is leaking and where the leak is. It could be something as simple and easy to fix as a loose valve. On the other hand, it could be caused by a corroded holding tank, which could mean replacing the unit.

If you aren’t sure where the leak is, call your plumber to check it out. A good plumber will be able to tell you if it is condensation, a simple to fix leak or if it is one that means you need a new water heating unit. While you wait for the plumber to arrive, you may need to shut the water off to the unit. Usually, there is a valve with a red handle on a pipe to the water heater and turning it clockwise will shut the water off going into the unit. If necessary, you might need to shut the water off to the whole house.

If it is over six to ten years old, chances are the water heater leaking is an indication it is time to replace it. If you know how old the unit is, let the plumber know as it will help him determine what is needed more quickly. A few replacement parts or some tightening of valves may be all that is needed if the unit is not that old.

If a water heater leaking is causing a watery mess in your house, give C-IT-ALL Plumbing a call at 918-251-3155 to get someone out to take care of the problem for you.