Is your Water Heater Leaking? Here's What To Do!
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Great video. Kind of long. Remember, everyone watching this is here because there’s water spraying all over our garage
Lol currently in that exact situation. Except it’s leaking over my hallway
It’s leaking in my basement 😂
flooded basement
Long...because details matter! Especially Ina case like this
Great explanation, thank you!
When my water heater was brand new I put in a ball valve with a hose connection after removing that cheap one it came with. Makes it simple to use.
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Great info ! I just learned something new 🙂
Great video, excellent attitude also...... Very pleasant to watch!
the pressure relief valve prevents the tank from becoming a bomb when pressure builds up, its not just bad for the tank, its dangerous without one
This is true. Thank you for extra clarification.
This guy in the video said he’s seen them capped off LOL
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So if a fitting is leaking, wouldn't that also drop the pressure on the gauge?
3:49 What if the hose bib that is coming out of the water heater has a slow drip?
Very informative video. Save the the paneck of my temperature release water draining
Thank you for taking time and offering your feedback.
This was relaxing
Thank you. My brand new tank was leaking from the bottom joint of the actual tank. But there is no pressure relief valve tube. Its capped off. So i suspect thats why its leaking out the crack joint at the bottom. I hope thats it
Thx for helping people like me, I have a question I just drained my gas water heater and I also opened prv valve then filled with no signs of leak but an hour later I saw a leak outside on the overflow then checked prv but saw no water, my question is what did I do wrong?
Did you ever find out? I’m having the same issue
Can you tell me why hot water is coming out the heater from one of the plastic hole that doesn't have anything connected on the top ??
I really liked the last tip to see if gauge drops with the valve closed which would mean the hot water would be leaking out from the water heater....👍 I live in Miami and there is no reason to have very hot hot water, so for many years I keep my electric water heater set to warm....thats is fine for a shower doen here....my water heater has lasted since 2003 and no issues yet, was the warm setting I put can that explain why its lasted so long I also live alone....just wondering...the reason I am watching these videos now as I am sure soon I might have to replace it....
Recently had my washer repaired and just noticed that now my water heater is leaking from the bottom. Suggestions?
Same problem!!!!
Can water heater discharge pipe go upwards?
What are you supposed to do if it stopped leaking on its own?
Excellent information, thanks!
Thank you
Mine has pvc pipes. The hot water pipe burst.
19 degrees here. I called the plumber.
No help. One week no hot water.
I need help. Can I change the pipe ?
Can I use flex tape ?
I know I have a water leak on my water heater at the hot water line what do I need to do to turn it off and stop the heating element from burning up
My water heater has a rusted hole at the very top edge of outer skin right below the top cap. Dripping water out but not too much. What happened here. Only a few years old
What to do if you have water built up in the little pan on the top of water heater and water in pan under water heater and water heater isn’t heating? Help!
I have had a slow dribble coming from my discharge pipe for a little while now. I have had both the thermal expansion tank and the pressure reducing valve changed (both had gone bad) and I am still getting the slow dribble from the discharge pipe. It lets some out about every hour or so, and that is whether I have use any hot water or not. Short of getting a new pressure release valve, I don't know what else to do to remedy that
I had a similar problem, and it had to do with the city changing some of the waterline so the pressure was much higher, and I ended up having to install a pressure regulator valve near the water main where it came into the house.
... I don't know if you were Urban or rural but if you live with a Municipal Water Supply you can ask the water company to come out and test the pressure. They will tell you the pressure that's going from the meter into your house. And then you can buy like a 10 or $20 pressure testing valve yourself to keep for your end of the line, if in fact, you either need a pressure regulator, or perhaps need to replace yours if you already have one.
They don't last forever.
Great video, but have a question. I have a brand new AO smith water heater and has water underneath and the pilot has been shutting off. I have noticed the fittings on the cold side only have been wet, will this cause the pilot to keep switching off?
My mom's hot water heater is doing similar thing and I can't figure it out. Have you figured out yet I'd appreciate the help.
So I see a line where water is leaking out from a panel I open up it has insulation in it and wires directly under is a valve but when I open the panel all the white insulation is wet I'm assuming that is not good
how about if the water is leaking out of that bottom spicket when the line is open, or if you turn hot or cold valve on??
Hi guys. Hoping I can get some help. My water heater tank is working for the most part. It pushes out very hot water. But after about 10-15 minutes consistent flow, the water goes cold. Is this normal? I have almost no knowledge of how these things work. Hope someone can guide me. Thank you in advance.
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Check the dip tube!
$10.00 fix
Ok what if the tank it self is linking? My is linking slowing from the middle of the tank it self. Theres is panel and a sticker on there showing that your hands can get burned that panel itself is where it's leaking from
Thanks
i dont know nothing about a leaking water heater but im goin learn today.... wow, he is an amazing teacher
This was one of my first videos 🤩👍
Hey Brother, the return line (not cold line) has heavy sediment but it's bone dry, there is water on the base of the shelf the heater sits on (no tray) so the leak must be coming from the bottom of the tank. It's clearly a small leak as the puddle is very small. Can you hire a plumber to weld a small leak? I know replacement would be best but storms here just took down our fence, both expenses in a month would be tough for us. Thanks much
Not possible to weld a leak in the hot water tank. There’s an inner and an outer tank which would mean it’s a crack on the inner tank causing the leak. Would basically need to disassemble the tank to find the exact spot that’s cracked and even then I don’t know if it would be possible. You’re gonna have to replace the tank
My water heater is leaking around the flute / vent
Can it be fixed
If my electric water heater also has a line that goes to an oil furnace for some heating do I need to isolate the oil furnace so I do not drain that?
Whatever valve system you have to isolate, yes, use those hot and cold valves to help facilitate finding the leak.
How long does the water supply line last?
Can I re-weld the joint around the electric water heater element coupling??
The water heater is only about 4 years old, but started leaking at the factory welding joint just outside the bottom element threads.
Thank you in advance!!
God Bless.
Sincerely,
John
have you tried calling the manufacture? They typically have a 6 year warranty.
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Answer the question.
I thought this was hot to turn the water off from the leaking heater, its evident its leaking I dont want to fix just shut off the water
I have a Bradford White Water Heater and I had to reset the pilot. After the reset and the water heater lit up, I went back to check again to see why the water is still not getting hot and I noticed a little stream of water leaking out. The Status light is blinking 5 times with 3-second pause. What do I need to do now?
I’m having an issue with my water heater, anyone on here think they can help?
My water heater pan was full of water but can’t see where it’s leaking from. The water heater is only 2 years old. Don’t want to replace it. How do I know if it’s something that can be fix. Thank you!
I'm in the same boat as you
thank you sir very much
Nice job sir I like it
Mines leaking like siv. How do i not ax the thing to pieces
Water is leaking on the top tank. WhatWould I fix it?
Big thanks from Idaho (originally from Beaumont) can you do a video on how to build a go cart?
What up Ronald! Miss the Beaumont days. 👍
@@TwinHomeExpertsI showed my sister Denise the video, she said "is that David? Smart marketing by using the Twin theme". So my pressure relief valve needs replaced but my cold Inlet valve wont budge....should I get a new water tank and valves?
My pilot went out. I re-lit it. Tank was cold, sat for a day and its winter. I turned the temp up too high, but i went out today and water was all over my garage floor and in the heater room floor, also all over the walls in the heater room. Nothing is leaking now, everything is working. The water is drying up on the floor. Im confused.
Thank you so much for taking the time to film and edit this video, I ended up replacing the fitting supplying the hot water heater first and that solved my problem. The floor was wet and the side of the water heater was dry, but it was running through the body of the heater from the top and leaking out the door. 30 dollar fix instead of 600!
Appreciate your feedback!
Wish repairmen would try to fix it instead of just replacing it. Maybe it's easier for the heater to be replaced instead of taking the time to troubleshoot, and take it apart to replace a part. Not all men know how to troubleshoot or where to begin. These videos are helpful for sure.
3:35 THAT'S WHAT THAT THING IS! Now I know what to do with the one I've got in my cabinet.
Thanks for posting!
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So if it’s none of those other things. What is actually leaking?? Is it the water tank? Does it have a crack?
this is what i have. installed three in my life - 2 gas one electric so I have some experience. this one is gas. I replaced this one with my own hands due to Sandy in 2012. Basement in NJ. all is copper. sharkbite cold. sweated hot out. sharkbites cold are in great shape. for the hot out, I have the niple, the copper threaded adapter, 4 inches of 3/4 pipe straight up and a 90. the seams of the 90 are leaking. green and corroded. after the 90, i have 1 foot of 3/4 and another 90. again 90 green corrosion and leaking. must be due to moisture in basement and 12 years lol. I want to hacksaw the pipe before the first 90. I want to sandpaper the 4 inch piece due to deposits and then sharkbite 90. after want to use use copper pipe and sharkbite 90 if i need to use a small sharkbite connector after the second 90 so be it. how do i deal with the hot water? good shut off on the cold water side. good ball valve. can shut building off if need to. I am comfortable with the the repair but not with the hot water. How do i repair an active gas hot water heater? thank you.
Please if you see this respond asap
My water is always low. I use cold water for everything. Showers and everything
Family is staying at house. They want hot water (like normal folk)
So I cranked it from literally like a level 2 to 10
That was yesterday
Today it’s leaking at top and bottom slightly
Is this due to pressure buildup?
It never leaked in YEARS ever
I haven’t turned temperature level it up in prob 4,5 years
Would turning off the electricity to the hot water heater stop the water heater from leaking?
When you shut off the electricity it's not heating the water in the laws of physics the higher the temperature the higher the pressure but that shouldn't be happening so check your water heater also my father was in WWII I seen your interested in it he was on Guadalcanal I put his name up on the WWII Memorial
U can't be serious
Dl i have to turn off all the power or just the switch going to the water heater?
Go to your you Fuse Panel & turn off Water Heater circuit.
I just discovered 2 leaks...#1 leak is around the temp valve...#2 water is springing out midway from a hole or something ....this is crazy...smh....its always very dry over there on that side of the furnace....I look over there every night ....its like someone flipped a switch within the last 24 hrs just because I've had some relief for the past few days after receiving my first unemployment payment a few days ago, after 12 weeks of no income.......my son covered many of my bills, borrowing money from family .....(imagine that).......I've paid quite a few outstanding bills......with more to go and now this......suddenly there are 2 leaks and laundry room floor is wet..... ..I have a Lavinar Hot water tank.....it's probably old.....but the temperature valve thing is at the top on the side and it has a plastic type pipe leading down to the floor and it stops a few inches away....there is no connection to the outside.....should it be like that??.....this is unreal......and not to mention unemployment only paid 8 of my 12 weeks....why?... I do not know......and they did not back date my unemployment to my last date of work as I requested in June....so they really owe me 5 weeks, all of August and the one week back-dated payment........of which I truly need now.......all this on top of pre-existing plumbing problems that I have to finally call the plumber for tomorrow....and a contractor about the 5 inch hole in the kitchen ceiling from the leaking roof.....and now the Heating & Cooling company also........(Life).........smh......not a moments peace
Hang in there Deih! If there is anything we can do let us know. looks like your on the right track finding these leaks
Thank you great video save me $$$
3:20 lol. Costly mistake. Holy shit that thing becomes a rocket if you cap that off and the tank malfunctions. Myth busters did it. Go right through the roof of a two story house.
What if is not dry? And leaking water 😢
Can the water heater be turned off
You must live in Californication with that strapped heater.
So what if you dont have a pressure gauge?
Buy one 😂
Your amazing
My water heater is leaking all down the front and on top. Help!
Did u get it fixed??
We have had our water heater for 25 years would you say it was time to replace it this is the first time it's leaked.
25 years?! Holy cow, you’ve been blessed. Buy a new one, you’re about 15 years overdue.
You said 50psi is good pressure, but you didn't say what is too much pressure/ what to do about it.
Are the clothes washer water lines considered domestic lines?
Yes. Any water lines feeding a fixture in the home is considered domestic.
@@TwinHomeExperts thank you so much
You are talking to us as if we were children
Very helpful, thanks dude!
Have had two tanks crack within a month. Any idea why?
What is your water pressure? then check water pressure for expansion. I think it may be coincidence if pressure? expansion checks out fine
There is a pipe that comes out of my water heater and the pipe is connected to the cold water intake hose. There is a leak between the pipe and the water heater tank. What can I do? (The water hose that supplies the heater with cold water is fine.) Seems a serious problem? Anyone can help? Thanks!
If its coming from the hose, replace the hose. If it's from the valve, where you screw the hose/pipe in, then replace the valve. You'll have to have a pipe wrench to unscrew it and take it to store to get a new one also buy thread tape to put on the threads before installing the new one. Make sure your tank is drained and turned off, no power going to it before working on it.
If you close up the pressure and temperature valve that heater could explode look on UA-cam they destroy a house they go up like a rocket
My water heater IS leaking. I was hoping to find out how to shut everything down.
Yes, shut the valve off above the water heater. Then only use cold water, just make sure you don’t use single control faucets, because the cold water will cross over into the hot side causing a continuous leak at the heater.
I’ll be , the water heater hose was leaking at the top. Thank you ! You are a wonderful reason to check UA-cam first.
So happy this video helped you! Thanks so much for your time providing feedback.
Found out that the pipe from pan is not sealed at the joints.
Are tankless water heaters a good option?
I've heard the gas ones are but not the electric ones. Idk. We had one at a place I worked and never had any problems with it and always had hot water.
That looks like it was installed by a handyman or home owner on so many levels!
Agreed!
He has the Plan
Why would one leak at seams
So should the pressure only be checked on the water heater when it's not heating the water???
I checked it after doin some repairs and it climbed up 120psi.. it stayed there until flame when off than dropped to 60 and stayed
NO, you want it to be at its hottest temp.
I feel like this is what Eobard Thawne would've been like had he actually tried to do some good for the world instead of spending his life figuring out ways to kill the Flash.
Also very informative video, thank you so much 💖
My hose bib is leaking.....what to do????
See if you can get a cap and screw on the end. They make one with a rubber washer.
@@TwinHomeExperts Yeah, I put a cut off valve on it. I probably have to have the heater replaced later because it's over 20 years old. Thanks
Hi mama I'm coming over right now so much better today Dylan Rose response from your Mom
just installed a electric water heat theres a hole on top an water coming out
These guys i watch in tiktok
Two people sent this to me to try and tell me how to turn off your water. Apparently neither one watched this video as it’s just about checking the pressure
They should of sent you this 14 Minutes of the most INTENSE ratting you will EVER see...
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, OUR CHILDREN SUFFERED, WERE TARGETED, YES
You did not just hook up a pressure tester to the likely calcium deposit filled bottom of a water heater...DO NOT EVER DO THIS!!! The calcium deposits in the bottom of the tank will ruin the pressure tester.
ooooooooooooookkkkkkkkkkkkk First graders that are going to fix Mom and Dads water heaters, if you can't see where it is leaking then the water heater must be leaking. Now go call a plumber.
Oh yeah let me just pull out my handy-dandy gauge
I know some people like the little music. But someone in the middle of the mess a water heater can. Be just all he'll I hate myself the is insanity
Buy a new water heater period!!!!
You voice is not loud enough but the music is super loud. I'd figure out how to correct that. 👍
Agreed
Did not help at All
He n
Music too loud. Fix it.
Tells nothing of how to fix or repair leak.
Too annoying
Nice closed captions for the hearing impaired Knott head.
You said to check the top two tubes to see if they’re wet, and then told us to replace them! How are we to do that WHILE THEY’RE LEAKING?! And then we have to connect the back end?! You may know plumbing but you sure don’t know how to teach it without skipping steps.