2007-04-13 13:59:32 · 6 answers · asked by primamaria04 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
No! You should find out where the water is coming from. You have gotten numerous good ideas to look at, so start looking. One problem with water heaters is, people don't drain the sediment out of the tank, on a regular basis. Most people have never been told that this is a requirement, to prevent a tank from rusting through. It is relatively easy to do. Just hook a hose to the drain valve, located at the bottom side of the heater. Run the hose outdoors, or to a tub, and turn the valve on for about 2 minutes, then turn it off. You don't have to turn off the gas, or the water to the heater, to perform this task. This operation should be performed 4 times a year. As far as your problem, if you can't find where the leak is, call a plumber. Good luck!
2007-04-13 18:14:38 · answer #1 · answered by poppyman54 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but it could be a simple fix. Look for where the water is coming from first. Mine had a loose nut on the line that connects the copper pipe to the tank on top. Just tightend it up and was good to go. If it's the tube that runs done the side of the tank then the pressure valve has gone bad, this too is inexpensive to replace if you have some plumbing skills, and even a plumber won't hit you to hard for this. The other possiblity is that the tank has rusted out finally, usually at the bottom and then you will need a new tank. Good luck.
2007-04-13 15:12:08 · answer #2 · answered by wrightbrigade 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certainly not. There will be an overpressure valve on the tank and it the water has too much pressure it will open and release the pressure and that would make it look like a leak.
If you have a fitting that is leaking, or you are getting water out of the bottom of the tank, then it is time to get it fixed or get a new one.
2007-04-13 14:06:41 · answer #3 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it should never be leaking, so obviously there's a problem. I can't really tell you what exactly is the problem, seeing that I don't know where it i leaking, but it could be that you need to replace it, there's a hole or tear or damaged area, the temperature is too high, or maybe even the water pressure is too high.
2007-04-13 14:08:57 · answer #4 · answered by Centrino 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ummmmmm... what do you think? I think it's time for a replacement hot water heater! unless it's leaking at the pressure release valve, which may be faulty, or you got the temp too high.
2007-04-13 14:03:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No and never on a weekend when everyone charges extra.
Feel for you!
2007-04-13 14:16:40 · answer #6 · answered by sneetcher 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋