2006-10-12 07:14:17 · 9 answers · asked by dtl1995 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
By overflow...you talking the safety pop off?..if so.. you have a pressure problem....could be as simple as a new pop off...Anytime you replace your tank..always..go ahead..put a new pop off in
2006-10-12 07:21:12 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be the tank is over heating which is very dangerous. That is why the temperature/pressure valve is required. Without that the tank would explode! But it also might be the t/p valve which is malfunctioning. They aren't expensive to purchase and can be easily replaced. If after replacement the valve continues to pop off then your tank is malfunctioning and should be replaced. Again, that t/p valve is an important safety feature and should never be removed without being replaced. Don't operate your water heater without it.
2006-10-12 10:02:12 · answer #2 · answered by daveduncan40 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could be building up too much pressure. Try lowering the setting on the tank and see if that helps. Also hotwater heaters need to be drained and cleaned once a year (if you're perfect) You might have too much sediment build up in the tank. You can hire someone to do this or you can do it yourself. Your manual will usually tell you how to drain and clean the tank.
2006-10-12 07:21:13 · answer #3 · answered by juncogirl3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No just replace the pressure relief valve. Turn off the water heater.Re-set the control valve to off, and the pilot to off. I would suggest turning off the gas valve at the wall. Or if electric, turn off the switch. Let it cool down for a couple of hours,
turn off the water supply to the house. Crack the faucet and drain a gallon or two of water out. To make sure pressure is relieved and water cool enough to touch.
Unscrew the relief valve, wrap the pipe with Teflon tape install the new one tight. Turn on water, turn on gas, light the pilot and make sure the controller is turned on to hot.
2006-10-15 04:28:05 · answer #4 · answered by It All Matters.~☺♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I certainly have rented from Virginia to California and MO., l. a.,. MS and AZ, in between. the owner paid for all maintenance to his ingredients. So my answer to you is confident it fairly is. even nonetheless, in case you nevertheless have warm water the owner could say no, no longer now. He might preserve his place based on the certainty which you're no longer being inconvenienced. Will the rupture of the water heater and next flooding injury any of your possessions? If no longer, why situation? If it incredibly is going to, flow. that's what i might achieve this I supply them as ideas. success
2016-12-13 07:04:32 · answer #5 · answered by pfarr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just replace the pressure release valve. Also, lower the temperature setting on your unit.
2006-10-12 12:38:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pressure relief valve is old and weak. Replace per instructions.
2006-10-12 16:20:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
two thing could be your t stat on the heater but probaly the tempering and pressure valve turn your pilot to off drain tank below the valve and replave with new one
2006-10-12 10:23:16 · answer #8 · answered by high1315 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its probably the t p valve just drain it below the valve and replace it [make sure you shut off both lines .and shut down the gas]
2006-10-12 08:17:03 · answer #9 · answered by ata31254 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋