water heater 7 Most Common Water Leaks

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What causes water heaters to leak? It could be any or a mixture of the following:

  • Damage to the drain valve
  • Too much water pressure
  • Damaged temperature and pressure relief valve
  • Cracked internal tank
  • Old and worn-out tank
  • Collection of sediment
  • Loose inlet and outlet connections
  • Corroded anode rod
  • Cracked storage tank

One of the ways you can detect any leakage on your water heater is by checking any type of condensation around it. There could also be obvious top and bottom leaks. For instance, top leaks are likely connected to faulty inlet and outlet connections. Bottom leaks, on the other hand, are probably caused by damage to the drain valve or the tank itself. The position of the leaks in the water heater is an indicator of which part needs repair or replacement.


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