Having a leak in your home or business is a frustrating situation. A leaking water heater is no different. Water heaters tend to leak from other areas for various reasons. Below are some common areas where a water heater will leak and what you can do about the problem.
There are a couple of different scenarios you might be looking at here. One situation might be that water has collected at the bottom of the water heater, but you cannot see a visible sign of a leak. Another could be that the tank or connecting pipes visibly spray water everywhere. Another area the leak could be coming from is the spigot at the very bottom of the water heater itself. In any of these scenarios, you will want to shut off the water to the unit as quickly as possible. Doing so will prevent further flooding and damage to your property.
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Step number one is going to be turning off the water heater itself. If you have an electric water heater, you can find its circuit breaker and switch it to the “off” position. If you have a gas-powered water heater, you need to locate the switch or dial that turns the water heater on and off.
For step number two, you will want to shut off the cold water supply to the heater. Warning: the unit or its supply lines could be hot. Ensure you check things out before you touch anything; personal protective gear such as gloves are highly recommended for this kind of inspection. There should be a water supply line above the water heater unit. Turn the dial clockwise, and that will turn off the water.
The final step is to call a professional. Your repair costs could be minimal, depending on where the leak is coming from. Examples include things like your supply lines and connections needing to be tightened. Or if the spigot (known as the drain valve) has begun to leak and needs to be replaced. In the worst cases, the tank has cracked, and your whole water heater must be replaced. Regardless, a local water heater repair company can diagnose the leak and inform you of different solutions.
Of course, we don’t like to see people dealing with a plumbing emergency. When something breaks, it is usually unplanned, and these expenses can be hard to handle for many Utahans. If your water heater needs to be replaced, we are happy to offer financing and various options to meet your needs and budget. Perhaps we can help you turn lemons into lemonade by using a broken water heater as an opportunity to go tankless. We invite you to call our office today to learn more about the benefits of a tankless water heater.
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