Feb

25

What Do I Do If My Water Heater Drain Valve Is Leaking?

Filed Under Ask A Plumber, Hot Water Heaters 

“I was in my basement the other day and noticed my water heater drain valve is leaking. What do I do now? Does that mean I need to replace my water heater?”

With this type of question, there are a couple of answers that are possible.

First, how old is your water heater? If it’s just a year or two old, don’t panic. It may be covered under warranty – check with your warranty guidelines and follow what it says. If your water heater is an older model, then there are other things to consider before you determine if you need to replace it. Water Heater Drain Valve Leaking

Is it the valve that is leaking, or does it appear that the tank is leaking? Leaks can signify a variety of problems. If it’s just an occasional drip around the valve, the valve itself may need to be replaced. As a plumber, I’ve replaced hundreds of valves, and can usually assess the situation and make the correction quickly.

If however the leak is bigger and seems to be coming from more than one location, you may have a bigger problem. The tubing may be split or have a hole, and need replacing. Or the tank itself may be rusting out – in which case there is nothing you can do but replace the water heater.

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