Water Heater Repair for a Leak

Water heater repair for leaks can be a scary thought, especially when you don’t know where the water is coming from. All of a sudden one morning you walked into your basement, garage, or storage closet and saw a puddle of water or a ring stain from water that has dried up. The first thought is the age of your unit. The second thought is dread of having to replace the unit. Yet, replacement may not be the course of action for stopping the leak from your unit. Regular maintenance is a part of appliance ownership, but you don’t have to fear expensive repairs or loss just because you see a little or a lot of water.

In reality water heater repair will become a necessity. Leaks are inevitable for any devices, parts, or appliances that move, hold or store water for five, ten, and fifteen years. For newer or regularly serviced units, a professional technician can definitely make the repairs and have you well on your way to hot water. The professional repair specialist will tell you that water can leak from your unit for multiple reasons. A few of the reasons include: the tank itself, piping, or fittings outside of and attached to the unit.

Water heater repair can be as simple as tightening a valve and replacing sections of tubing or fittings for leak free operation. First, your professional technician will begin by shutting off the electric or gas feed that power the unit. Second, he or she will stop the cold water to the unit and the hot water from flowing out of the unit by closing both valves. Some of the water will be drained out of your tank in order to lower the pressure inside before the piping is disconnected so that the leak can be repaired. Third, any observed leaking pipes may be replaced and any leaking valves will be tightened and resealed if they are in good condition. Finally, each device and part will be put back together snuggly and the unit will be turned back on for a test of the work that has been completed. Every appliance maintenance will include a test and for a leak related to water heater repair, you should see a dry unit and floor from here on out.

In the end, it is important to remember that repair is a time and cost saving maintenance necessity. Tubes, valves, and piping can be mended and resealed. As long as your tank is not leaking then there is a way to keep your unit in your home and to have it fully functioning by the end of the day.