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My hot water heater just started leaking. I knew it would need to be replaced and am actually on the plumber's list. When I called him though it was not leaking and now it is. Of course it's a holiday weekend. Will it be ok for a few days?

2007-09-01 12:17:06 · 7 answers · asked by karenldee 1 in Home & Garden Maintenance & Repairs

Will it help to use minimal hot water until he can come out?

2007-09-01 12:19:11 · update #1

Thanks guys for all the great info. It appears to be dripping from the spout. I talked to the plumber and he'll be here on Tuesday. Said if it gets worse he'll be around so call him.

2007-09-03 03:09:13 · update #2

7 answers

it should be ok
monitor how bad its leaking and you might want to ration your hot water

2007-09-01 15:06:44 · answer #1 · answered by TnA Inc. 4 · 0 0

Like missourian stated, it all depends on where the leak is coming from. If your T-P valve drain just does to the floor and that's where the water is, I wouldn't get too worried -- possibly turn down the temperature for now. If it's coming from the inlet/outlet hoses/copper, you'll hold together long for someone to get there. If you're leaking from the bottom, you may want to consider shutting it off (the gas and water going into it), especially if it is natural or LP gas. I've seen the bottoms of old water heaters suddenly let go. Not only do you risk water damage, but worse, you could have a fire or even an explosion. Your gas utility should be able to send someone out right away to do a safety inspection if you want some peace of mind until your plumber gets there.

2007-09-01 20:18:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

It depends more on how badly it is leaking than where it is leaking from. If the tank has rusted through and it is a slight leak it will be ok for a few days.

It depends on what will get ruined with the current leak. Even though it is a holliday weekend, you can still get it fixed. It will just cost a little more. You have to decide if the money is worth the hassle of keeping up with the leak.

As others have said, you can turn off the water and power when you don't need it, but it will keep leaking until it's empty if it's a rust through.

2007-09-01 23:54:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Ok it all depends on the type of water heater. If it is oil fired or a boiler mate then i would only use it IF you need to. But if it is oil fired I would say dont use it and drain it down. Same with the boilermate, if its leaking chances are its guna get worse but they usually wont go within a weekend. Also if its oil fired or runs off a boiler DONT have a plumber install it, have a heating company do it. In most states plumbers arent even supposed to be touching a boiler let alone install one.

2007-09-03 03:12:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

depends where it's leaking from, if at the bottom the tank has a rust hole, if from the pressure valve on the side, it could open all the way and soak your floor or basement, usally they will be okay until a plumber gets there.

2007-09-01 19:28:58 · answer #5 · answered by missourian 3 · 0 0

William is correct. Turn off the power and close the water valve until you are ready to use it again and then turn the water back on first and 5 mins later the elect. and when you are finished - turn it off again.

2007-09-01 21:35:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

yes but turn the thermostat down, the more you heat water the more it expands, i, would shut it off at night, and turn the valves off, , other Wise you may have an unexpected flood,

2007-09-01 19:24:51 · answer #7 · answered by William B 7 · 1 0

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