Hot Water Tank Drain Valve Leaking

In this episode of repair and replace vance shows how to replace the drain valve in a gas or electric water heater.

Hot water tank drain valve leaking.

How do i replace a leaking drain valve. What could cause this hot water tank overflow pipe dripping issue. The water leaking from the drain valve is one the signs of a faulty water heater or a valve. This water heater leaking issue mainly happens when the valve has surpassed its productive age period.

After draining or flushing a water heater it is common for the drain valve to fail to close completely. So you should hire the plumber and replace the drain valve as soon as possible. A leak in the drain valve at the bottom of the water heater is another common issue. Electric hot water tank overflow valve has been leaking for about a year.

My plumber has replaced the hot water tank it was due installed an expansion tank replaced the overflow valve and the pressure reduction valve. Replacing the entire hot water tank drain valve is usually the most reliable fix for a leak. Connect a garden hose to the water heater s drain valve and run the hose to a nearby floor drain or outdoors. Condensation can make it appear as though your drain valve is leaking.

A leaking hot water drain valve wastes energy and can ruin anything in the immediate area. Be careful not to overtighten the valve or the leak could become worse or the valve might break off. Not a huge amount probably a liter 24 hours. However you can try and tighten the valve slightly with a wrench to see if the leak stops.

This drain valve can be capped with a hose cap or you can replace the drain valve completely with a new valve. In case if you were wondering these temperature pressure relief valve s too have an age limit when it comes to both productivity and efficiency. A slow leak can add up to hundreds of dollars in water damage repairs. When we tested the water pressure it was between 80 110.

Drain the tank. Open the temperature and pressure relief valve on the side or top of the tank by flipping the lever to the open position this allows air into the tank to prevent suction that would inhibit draining. If you tighten the drain valve but still see moisture dry the valve with a towel and wait for about an hour. Regular maintenance performed on a water heater will prolong the life of the unit.

If you can t stop the leak it can damage the water heater overflow pipes and built rust at the bottom of the hot water tank overflow pipe.