Have A Dripping Hot Water Tank? Call A Plumber To Fix These Flaws Today

Does your old hot water tank have a drip, and you've noticed a small puddle underneath it? This is a problem that you don't want to ignore, not only because you don't want water damage around your home, but because every drop of wasted water is costing you money.

Call for a plumber to come over to your home as soon as you can get someone over. During the inspection the professional will look at the following components to see why you have a leak, and if it's an easy fix. These could be possibilities causing your problems.

Rust and Corrosion

The exposure to hard minerals and other pollutants in the water could cause rust and corrosion in your hot water tank. This is something that happens over time and is often a much larger concern with units over a decade old. If some of the seals or metal components are rusted or corroded, then replacing the parts would be an easy fix.

Temperature and Pressure Valve Concerns

Water pressure inside the hot water tank is controlled by the temperature and pressure valve. If this is damaged or faulty, and needs to be replaced, this could be forcing too much water out of the tank at one time. This will cause leaks and could be the source of your problem.

The Temperature Is Set Too High

Hot water creates steam, and this will expand and fill the hot water tank if the temperature is set too high. This will cause a lot of pressure inside the tank and can cause leaking around some of the components. Lowering your tank temperature is an easy fix for this. 

Loose Mechanical Components

If the inlet and outlet connections are loose, or if the drain valve is loose, you're going to have water dripping around the hot water tank. These components can be tightened or replaced, depending on what is best to accurately fix the flaw.

If the repairs that are needed aren't substantial and you want to keep your unit, then ask the plumber if you can get the unit flushed. This can help improve both water quality and tank efficiency.

If the age of the unit is a concern and fixing it would only be a temporary option because there are a lot of other issues or concerns, get a quote for a new unit. There are many high-quality Energy Star-qualified hot water tanks you can look to install.  

For more info, contact a local plumber. 

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