I found my hot water tank in the attice was dripping water from the water release faucet at around the bottom of the tank. I shutted the water intake faucet from above and opened the pressure release value on the side. I had this water tank for 7 year now, and I wander if it's the time to replace one. Thanks!
2006-08-28 07:50:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Get a brass 3/4 hose thread cap w/ garden hose washer. about $3 @ Home Cheapo.
OR
Turn off the power or turn the gas valve on the heater to off, drain the tank and unsrew the drain valve with a pipe wrench, replace the valve with a 3/4 water heater drain valve or a 21/2" long brass nipple and a 3/4 fip hose bibb.
Water heaters usually last 10 years or more.
Get the hose cap and forget about it.
2006-08-28 09:14:26 · answer #1 · answered by Dave 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you only need to repair the faucet. It is after all, just a faucet. Is it a stem leak, or thru the faucet drip? Perhaps you can have a plumber look at it first if you can't DIY.
2006-08-28 14:58:27 · answer #2 · answered by Papa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to repair the water release valve. You can alsways go to the hardware store and get a swag for garden to pipe thread and put on a ball valve. This is a cheap repair.
2006-08-28 16:06:54 · answer #3 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
W\H are usually good for 10 to 15 years. the source of the leak sounds like it can be repaired inexpensively
2006-08-28 14:54:03 · answer #4 · answered by T square 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's quite possible that your water heater needs to be replaced. Some of them are not guaranteed for more than 7 years.
2006-08-28 14:56:17 · answer #5 · answered by clarity 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Don't wander (sic), just do it. And when you buy a new one, throw a dictionary in the cart too. Your spelling is horrible.
2006-08-31 17:49:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Could need replacement, why not have a plumber look at it first.
2006-08-28 14:53:52 · answer #7 · answered by want2know 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋