2006-12-12 03:24:42 · 8 answers · asked by laura s 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
1) Shut off water -- at the Inlet near the water heater -- IF older house or frozen, then shut off main water valve to house.
2) Shut off energy source to heater -- gas(valve) or electric (circuit breaker)
3) Get on your knees -- giving thanks that you caught it before it got worse.
4) Get sponges/towels, get back on your knees and clean up the mess.
5) If carpet got soaked, you may have to peel it back to avoid mold growth.
6) Call plumber for new water heater replacement - or if DIY'r get new water heater at local HomeDepot/Lowe's, etc.
Water heaters usual path to failure is a leak, not a burst.
2006-12-12 09:19:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First step-close the valve from the water input in boiler
Second step-if is an electrical heater deconnect from the power source.
2006-12-12 11:38:56 · answer #2 · answered by marcello 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Shut off the water supply at the main to prevent flooding your house.
2006-12-12 11:27:12 · answer #3 · answered by DA 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Shut of the water of course and seek a professional to replace it!
2006-12-12 11:33:19 · answer #4 · answered by Tricee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn off the water!
2006-12-12 11:30:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
1st Shut off Water inlet to tank.
2nd Turn gas off to control.
3rd call someone to replace it.
2006-12-12 11:42:21 · answer #6 · answered by bob r 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shut off the water.
2006-12-12 11:29:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
get a big straw and eat lots of pretzels
2006-12-12 12:42:14 · answer #8 · answered by wiggum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋