Water Heater Gas Leak

This will allow air to enter the tank.

Water heater gas leak. Drain the hot water tank. Find the water supply valve and gas valve on your water heater. Now one common cause of a gas hot water leaking from the top is a damaged water inlet valve. This drain valve can be capped with a hose cap or you can replace the drain valve completely with a new valve.

If you own your tank contact the manufacturer where you bought it. Water heater gas leak. Turn off the power to the leaking water heater. After draining or flushing a water heater it is common for the drain valve to fail to close completely.

Use a wrench to grab hold of the t p valve and turn it counter clockwise until the valve is loose. The inlet valve or the outlet pipe may have a leak. If you re dealing with a leak right now follow these steps. Check the valve and if it is the cause of the leak then have it replaced.

N a slow gas leak from water heater. The leak may actually be at the top of the water heater and simply running down through the body of the heater before escaping at a lower level. The first places to check if it appears that you have a leak from the bottom of your water heater are the drain valve and temperature pressure relief valve t p valve. It s not necessary to drain it completely only so that the water inside the tank is lower.

For the gas water heater you must also remember to light the pilot light. Your water tank is leaking. It could be normal wear and tear damage or a faulty component to begin with. Turn the gas power on and begin refilling the water tank.

I had a plumber come over to look at it and he sprayed soapy water everywhere and couldn t find anything. A leak in the drain valve at the bottom of the water heater is another common issue. If it s an electric water heater. If there are no gas leaks check for other indoor air contaminants such as carbon monoxide or mold.

Thread tools search this thread 1 02 12 03 07 45 am dug9000 visiting guest. Make certain in the case of a gas water heater that you check your gas line joints with soap bubbles for gas leaks. I can smell gas if i get right up next to the thermostat box on the water heater. If you rent your tank phone your service provider.