Water heater leak troubleshooting for dummies

LostAbbott · 03-12-2011, 02:00 PM

How old is the tank? Typically the warranty is for 12years, by that time if you have not been flushing it regularly then you have a mountain range of calcium and iron in the bottom that is probably causing the leak. One thing you can do is try and drain it with a hose attached, when fully drained hose it out from the top inlet pipe with a spray attachment on your garden hose.

If that does not work then yes it is time for a new water heater and since you have gas then tank less is the way to go. Should last a lot longer and use a lot less gas, plus you will always have hot water, for those hour long showers.

03-12-2011, 02:00 PM	#4
LostAbbott Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Mychal Location: Seattle Posts: 1,165 Trading: (23)	Re: Water heater leak troubleshooting for dummies How old is the tank? Typically the warranty is for 12years, by that time if you have not been flushing it regularly then you have a mountain range of calcium and iron in the bottom that is probably causing the leak. One thing you can do is try and drain it with a hose attached, when fully drained hose it out from the top inlet pipe with a spray attachment on your garden hose. If that does not work then yes it is time for a new water heater and since you have gas then tank less is the way to go. Should last a lot longer and use a lot less gas, plus you will always have hot water, for those hour long showers. __________________ Damn I got a lot of smokes I need to try.